Our story

Since Sir Ove Arup founded the company in 1946, Arup has been working across the built environment - influencing some of the world's most iconic structures.

Your ideas and perspective are unique. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future. With your ideas and thinking we can solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

We offer graduate positions in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. Our Graduate Development Programme blends hands-on experience with technical knowledge. You will have the opportunity to work on purposeful projects for our clients that strengthen the resilience of our cities and communities.

Applications for our 2026 programme have now closed. To be notified of future intakes please complete our expression of interest form.

What do we look for?

  • Recent and soon-to-be graduates: Whether you’ve just graduated or are graduating before the role starts, we want to hear from you if your degree is in a relevant field.
  • 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

We create spaces where everyone feels seen and included and able to perform at their best. We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds as well as people living with disability and provide workplace adjustments.

Awards

  • Australian Workplace Equality Index

    Australasia Workplace Equality Index

  • 2024 Top 100 Graduate Employers – Prosple

    Top Graduate Employer

Learning and development

We take a blended approach to learning and development – mixing real-world experience, collaboration and curated learning. Here’s how you’ll thrive:

  • Experience: Dive into hands-on projects, tackle real challenges and collaborate with teams. You'll interact with clients, get feedback and reflect on each step. Every project is a chance to learn and flex your skills.
  • Exposure: Team up with mentors, connect through skills networks and jump into project reviews. Share ideas, improve together, and stay in the loop with continuous improvement discussions.
  • Education: Join tailored learning sessions, connect with your graduate cohort through virtual catch ups, and make new contacts at bi-monthly office networking events. Access exclusive learning modules and professional associations to keep building your expertise.

Grow your skills in the following areas:

  • Effectiveness: Master solid work practices and build a strong foundation to become a well-rounded professional.
  • Clients: Deepen your consulting skills by understanding clients and markets.
  • Projects: Get the full project management breakdown – from lifecycle essentials to design thinking principles.
  • Technical: Access global best practices through expert networks and sharpen your skills to top-tier status.
We will support your development every step of our graduate programme

Eligibility

To be eligible for a graduate role, candidates:

  • Must be in the final year of their degree or will have completed a relevant degree before the graduate role commencement date.
  • Must not have more than 12 months of experience in a graduate or equivalent role.
  • Demonstrate the appropriate work rights for the country chosen.

Application process

Applying for a graduate role

  1. 1

    Online application

    You will need to submit an online application during our recruitment period. We will ask you to share some of your details, including a copy of your resume and most recent academic transcript. In this application, you will be invited to select your top preferences from our available roles.

  2. 2

    Initial selection

    You’ll be assessed against various criteria to determine your suitability and eligibility to the programme. We will review your area of study, interests and prior experience (both academic and professional). We also look to assess your cultural fit and understand your teamwork and communication skills.

  3. 3

    Interviews

    Held in person at your local Arup office or online, selected candidates will meet with professionals from their selected discipline. This will provide us with the opportunity to get to know one another better.

  4. 4

    Offer

    Successful candidates will receive a verbal offer, followed by a written letter of offer sent via email.

  5. 5

    Acceptance

    Accepted offers of employment will be signed and returned to us, allowing us to commence the onboarding process and get ready to welcome our new graduates.

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