Graduate Architect - 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Cork. 

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognised projects.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

The Graduate Architect will be responsible for supporting an Arup Architecture team in delivering multi-discipline projects. The team you will join has a diverse portfolio from concept design and master planning right through to detailed design and construction delivery with a focus on projects in the Science, Industry & Technology sectors. 

As a Graduate Architect at Arup, you will:

• Working with the Architecture team to interpret the client brief 
• Developing 3D models and renders 
• Preparing drawings, schedules, specifications, and presentations 
• Developing design deliverables that align with Arup’s strategy for Sustainable Futures and Shaping a Better World  

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for graduates who are currently pursuing a Minimum of a degree qualification in Architecture; Masters Qualification preferred. When applying please submit a portfolio. 

We also value: 

• Independent judgment and strong analytical/design abilities 
• Strong interpersonal skills, enjoys team working, open communication, problem solving and presenting their work 
• Ability to manage activities simultaneously and work to deadlines 
• Ability to use Revit or Rhino 

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in investing in our people and supporting their growth from day one. As a trust-owned company, we're driven by our purpose and values, creating a collaborative and rewarding environment for our employees.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Kickstart your career with our structured graduate development program, benefit from continuous learning opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive graduate salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing program.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

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Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?