Graduate Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Consultant - 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin. 

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

As a Graduate Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Consultant, you will support our team in managing governance programs and providing risk management services for various projects. 

As a Graduate GRC Consultant at Arup, you will:

• Assist in developing and managing the GRC framework for client projects. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and contractual requirements. 
• Support ISO and GDPR compliance efforts. 
• Help manage technical and operational resilience, including business continuity and disaster recovery planning. 
• Participate in implementing governance programs, including risk management and data security. 
• Maintain records such as risk registers, audit logs, and action lists. 
• Assist in preparing reports for client meetings and committees. 

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for graduates currently pursuing or recently graduated with a level 8 Degree or Masters in Business, Management, Information Technology, Law or a related field.

We also value: 

• Strong analytical skills to analyse data and identify risks and compliance issues. 
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in maintaining records. 
• Strong communication skills for preparing reports and interacting with clients and team members. 
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Basic understanding of ISO standards, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements would be beneficial. 
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions. 
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn and develop professionally. 
• Basic knowledge of project management principles and practices 

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?