Since Sir Ove Arup founded the firm in 1946, we have paired design and engineering ambition with social purpose. Today, with more than 18,000 members working across 140 countries, we guide, plan and design the future of the built environment through engineering, consulting, planning, design, data science and more — across sectors including energy, rail, aviation, data centres, water, buildings, and urban resilience. We are owned in trust for the benefit of our members, a structure that gives us the freedom to put our clients first, set our own direction, and contribute positively to the biggest challenges facing the world. This is what makes Arup different — and what makes a career here unlike any other.

At Arup, people genuinely want to make the world better — and that shared drive creates remarkable outcomes. We see things differently, and our engineers, designers, and technical experts bring that perspective to everything they do for clients and communities. Our ownership structure means we are free to take the long view, investing in our people and in our research and technical expertise without the pressures of external shareholders. We provide an attractive total reward package that includes competitive pay, profit share enabling members to share in our collective results, private medical insurance, life and accident assurance, income protection, and a flexible benefits package to support wellbeing for you and your family.

Arup offers structured entry points for every career stage: internships and apprenticeships for those at the start of their journey, graduate programmes for qualified graduates, and experienced professional roles across every discipline and sector we serve. The firm's scale and diversity of work mean career mobility is genuine — members regularly move across disciplines, sectors, and geographies. Our hybrid work model is designed to accommodate different needs and allows members to integrate work and personal life alongside the needs of our business, clients, and communities. With offices across the globe and projects spanning infrastructure, buildings, energy, water, and advisory work, the next challenge is always within reach.

We believe in career-long learning, and our model puts the work itself at the centre of development. The majority of learning at Arup comes from day-to-day projects, stretch assignments, and interaction with senior colleagues. Around a fifth comes from coaching, mentoring, professional association participation, and events. We also offer formal classroom and eLearning-based courses, covering new techniques, practices, and technical skills — all tailored to individual needs and business area requirements. Arup University supports structured development across the firm, while our skills networks — covering multiple specialisms — connect members with peers and allow them to engage with the latest technologies. Professional certification support is available across many disciplines.

We look for people who are passionate about using their skills to make a positive difference — whether that means solving a complex structural engineering challenge, designing low-carbon building systems, planning more resilient communities, or advising clients on their most difficult decisions. Technical excellence matters, but so does curiosity, collaboration, and the drive to find new and better answers. We welcome a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives. What unites our members is a commitment to doing work that matters and a willingness to engage with the full complexity of the built environment's most pressing challenges. If you are looking for a place where your ideas will be heard and your skills will be challenged, this is it.

Our recruitment process begins with an online application — straightforward to complete and saveable to finish later. Once your Arup profile is set up, you can apply for multiple roles manually or by linking your LinkedIn profile. If selected, you will be invited to between two and three interviews, held either on Microsoft Teams or in person, each approximately one hour long. Interviews are a genuine two-way conversation: as much an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn about the role and our culture as it is for us to understand your experience. For some senior roles, psychometric testing may be included. All hiring managers go through inclusive hiring training to ensure a fair process for every candidate. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments to any candidate who needs them.

Arup's trust ownership model is genuinely unusual in our industry — and it shapes everything about how we work. Profit share is a core part of total reward, meaning every member shares in the results of our collective effort. Our hybrid work model is designed for flexibility: reducing the stress and cost of commuting while keeping our teams connected to clients, projects, and each other. We have been recognised as Britain's Most Admired Company in Business Support Services, a Stonewall LGBTQ+ Top 100 Inclusive Employer, and consistently feature in major employer rankings globally. Our Community Engagement Programme also enables us to provide professional and technical skills pro bono to communities — an extension of our social purpose that many members find deeply meaningful.

At Arup, everyone belongs. We foster an environment where every individual's unique perspective and background is celebrated, because championing the diversity of our people creates a stronger, more resilient organisation that positively impacts our projects, clients, and communities. Our inclusion approach spans recruitment, retention, and development — ensuring that all members can grow and thrive regardless of background, identity, or career stage. We are proud of our recognition as a Stonewall LGBTQ+ Top 100 Inclusive Employer, and we continue to invest in inclusion at every level of the firm. Flexibility — through our Work Styles approach — is a core enabler of inclusion, ensuring that people at different life stages and with different needs can do their best work at Arup.