Graduate Smart Buildings Engineer

at  Arup

We’re looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills

• A Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical or Buildings Services Engineering, alternatively Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by the Engineering Council or other accrediting body
• Possess a strong working knowledge of office tools, including spreadsheets
• Have an understanding of building systems design, the Internet of Things and systems integration, with a strong interest in data science and analytics
• Good understanding of numerical analysis and simulation
• Enthusiasm for a career in Smart Buildings, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• Have an analytical thought process
• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactiv

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world’s most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.
The opportunity
The Building Engineering group in London are involved in the design of smart buildings and integration for a new HQ for a bank, providing design and consulting across a large London property portfolio, providing embedded software expertise to large technology firms, smart enabling design on our projects and a number of IoT product design commissions.
Building Engineering in London is made up of four groups, each working on a range of building projects across transport, science & industry, commercial, education and arts & culture sectors. The group has a digital buildings cluster focussing on smart buildings, data from building advisory services, with a growing number of software and IoT development projects, and products. The team works closely with other teams across Arup and is the hub for multidisciplinary working, bringing together different specialists and advisory services to suit client and project needs.
Is this role right for you?
We’re looking for graduates with curiosity, personal drive and technical knowhow.

We’re looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills

• A Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical or Buildings Services Engineering, alternatively Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by the Engineering Council or other accrediting body
• Possess a strong working knowledge of office tools, including spreadsheets
• Have an understanding of building systems design, the Internet of Things and systems integration, with a strong interest in data science and analytics
• Good understanding of numerical analysis and simulation
• Enthusiasm for a career in Smart Buildings, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• Have an analytical thought process
• Seek to improve existing ways of working, by finding efficiencies in processes
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive

We’re looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2025.