Graduate Project Management

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Denmark. Kickstart your project management career and help plan and execute sustainable solutions for tomorrow.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. With more than 19.000 colleagues globally, we take pride in shaping iconic projects that combine innovation, sustainability, and functionality all across the world. Our work in Denmark includes groundbreaking projects like the Cityringen Metro, BLOX and the Camp Adventure observation tower. We are a growing, dynamic office of 85+ staff, with a mix of Danish and international talents, located in the heart of Copenhagen in the iconic Axel Towers building.

The Opportunity

Our Copenhagen office seeks a talented Graduate Project Manager to support project management within multi-disciplinary technical teams across various business areas. You’ll join the Denmark Advisory team comprising Project and Design Managers and Engineers, tackling complex challenges in the built environment with creativity, expertise, and a commitment to social purpose.

This permanent role offers excellent career development prospects and the chance to work on diverse, challenging projects.

As a Project Manager at Arup, you will:

• Support and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of project management services throughout various stages of the project lifecycle.

• Support client and stakeholder management for gathering user requirements and communicating those with the wider project team.

• Support with the creation and maintenance of project schedules, procurement strategies and delivery coordination.

• Assist with the delivery of projects ensuring that schedule, budget, procurement and quality expectations are met.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for graduates who are passionate about project management. You thrive in collaborative settings and are enthusiastic about contributing to impactful projects. You are able to balance multiple responsibilities, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and maintain a commitment to delivering quality work.

Additionally, we value if you have:

• A master’s degree in project management / civil / structural / building services / electrical / mechanical engineering / architecture or similar.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective communication, teamwork, negotiation, and relationship building.

• The ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to contribute to design solutions that respond to client briefs.

• Familiarity with project management processes, systems, and tools, and well-developed organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Some experience or academic exposure to project management within industrial or construction environments is preferred but not essential.

• The ability to work effectively within a team, showing initiative, supporting others, and contributing to a positive team environment.

• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

• Strong command of at least one Scandinavian language is required.

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.

• Flexible Working Model: Flexible Working allows members to integrate their work and personal lives alongside needs of our business.

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 are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact recruitment.europe@arup.com. We're here to support you.

Are you ready to shape a better world?

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