Building Services Work Placement

Building Services Work Placement

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.      

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.  

The Opportunity

We are seeking talented Building Services engineering, Electrical engineering and Mechanical engineering students to join our teams in Dublin and Cork on a student work placement programme. We look for students who are keen to gain real professional experience and put their studies into practice, and who have a have a growth mindset, are eager to learn and who have an enthusiasm for a career in sustainable building design.  

You will work alongside skilled professionals and contribute to the success of real projects. You will also have access to learning sessions with technical experts within your team, working on local and international projects and all kinds of company social events.  

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines and we offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following types of developments: Commercial Real Estate developments, Science and Industry, Pharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Transport projects, including airports and rail stations, Sports Facilities and Stadia, Museums and Art galleries and Data Centres.    

Some of our current projects of note include the University College Dublin Science Buildings and Centre for Learning, Trinity College Dublin E3 Learning Foundry and Old Library Renovation the National Children’s Hospital, the National Maternity Hospital, the Crawford Art Gallery, the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre and Cricket Centre and several large-scale international Data Centres.  

As a Building Service work placement student at Arup, you will:

• Be working closely with experienced Building Services engineers who will guide you through the design and consulting work we carry out.  
• Prepare and input to decarbonisation strategies for buildings with respect to both operational efficiency and adoption of renewable energy technologies.  
• Carry out analysis of new technologies and how they can be incorporated into our projects to ensure a sustainable and robust design.  
• Assist project teams with the design of a range of building service systems (e.g. ventilation, heating and cooling, energy modelling, electrical distribution, artificial lighting, fire detection, security systems, earthing and lightning protection systems).  
• Technical report writing.    
• Developing design in 3D models using Revit MEP.    
• Working with Architects, Fire Engineers & other disciplines within Arup to develop designs.
• Co-ordinating building services systems as part of design meetings, site visits, presentations and workshops.  
• Gain exposure to real world professional environments and have the opportunity to put your course learnings into practice.

Is this role right for you?  

We're looking for students who are undertaking a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering and who have an interest in sustainable design in the built environment.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;  

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.  
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.  
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.  
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.  

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.    

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.  

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.  

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.  

Candidates have the opportunity to disclose any disability or learning difference they may have on their application form. We will then make any appropriate arrangements for you should you reach a further stage in our recruitment process. The information gathered during the recruitment process is only used to allow for adjustments to be made for the interview and is not considered in any other context of your application.