As an Arup intern, you will be joining an extraordinary collective – an organisation full of talented people, working on a wide variety of important projects. Your ideas and fresh thinking can contribute to pressing issues, like how we create resilience to climate change, enhance biodiversity and tackle the social challenges we face in a rapidly changing world. We are committed to creating a sustainable future – it's at the heart of all our work.

Our vacation programme kicks off in summer in Australia and New Zealand. It’s an opportunity to take a ‘test drive’ before you graduate and see what your future with us could look like. You will be paid for your work and get a taste of what it's like to work on projects like offshore wind farms, green hydrogen development, or improvements to coastal resilience.

Our programme

Our summer vacation programme is a 12-week paid placement over the summer university break. You will have the opportunity to contribute to real projects and engage in weekly workshops to enhance your professional and personal development. 

Locations: our programme runs in Australia and New Zealand

From developing your influencing skills to building your professional presence and sustainable development knowledge, our programme aims to equip you with valuable skills that will set you apart in your career.   

You will have the opportunity to build connections and explore career pathways by networking with professionals across our firm. You’ll hear from experienced professionals sharing their career stories and insights. 

On completion, you will be automatically considered for a graduate role, putting you ahead of the graduate pack. Applications are targeted to students in their penultimate and final year of study, but we welcome applications from students currently studying a relevant degree.

Responsibilities vary depending on position but include:

  • Working closely with senior team members on multiple projects
  • Assisting in design, analysis, research and report writing
  • Participating in interdisciplinary meetings

We create a working environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our members.

Taking your career forward with Arup

Our aim to provide fulfilling and rewarding careers demonstrates our commitment to our people. From your first day, you’ll join an unrivalled community of experts in a supportive culture where everyone’s happy to help and genuinely wants to see you succeed.

What we are looking for

We hire great people. Here are a few characteristics we look for:

  • Applications are encouraged from students in their penultimate year of study, but we welcome applications from all students currently studying for a relevant degree 
  • You must hold full working rights in your chosen country  
  • Availability to work full time over the summer university break 
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team
  • Self-motivated, innovative thinkers who are willing to take on new challenges
  • Well-rounded people, with extra-curricular interests and most importantly a passion for the work we do.

Start your application

Our recruitment process is designed to make sure we’re a good fit and that you’ll get the most from the programme you’re applying for. 

Below, you’ll find details of the application process. Once applications are open, you’ll be able to click on apply and make an application. 

Application process

Applying for an internship

Register your interest
  1. 1

    Online application

    You’ll submit your online application via our portal on Push Apply during our advertising period. You will need to mention the office location, your area of expertise and your qualifications. We will request a copy of your resume and academic transcript during the online application. Here you will have the option to include a cover letter. To progress your application, we will require you to meet the programme criteria.

  2. 2

    Assessment interview

    Held at your local Arup office, where you will meet with managers from your selected discipline.

  3. 3

    Offer

    If successful, you will receive a verbal offer, followed by an employment contract offer pack.

  4. 4

    Acceptance

    Acceptance of a position is by a signed and returned employment contract.

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