We are looking for the following qualifications:

• This role is suited to candidates who are studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related discipline) and looking to complete a placement year

A FUTURE WITH PURPOSE

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
On this year long Industrial Placement you’ll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity.
You’ll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There are regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.
Our aim is to welcome as many students back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future.
As Landscape Architects at Arup, we expect our designers to think creatively, innovatively, and develop the best outcomes for people, nature, and the environment. Our work plays a crucial role in climate change adaptation by working with natural systems in urban and rural environments to build resilience and mitigate risks. This includes creating green and blue infrastructure strategies, multi-functional and regenerative design, together with sustainable principles throughout. You will be part of an award-winning team that designs and helps deliver ground-breaking and iconic projects through our work in infrastructure, building design and specialist technical services. Independent in ownership and spirit, we’re a global firm of designers, engineers, consultants, and technical experts who use our skills to make a positive difference in the world.
Arup provides an integrated approach and delivers sustainable solutions to the design of cities and complex urban and rural environments. Our network of UK landscape teams currently includes London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield and Southampton, working on a variety of projects across the world, with a focus on the UK, India, Middle East and Africa region. Our network extends overseas with landscape teams in Australia: Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney; Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai; Europe: Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, Istanbul, Madrid and Warsaw.
We are differentiated from our competitors by our ability to combine skills to solve particularly complex or unusual problems and help our clients to create an integrated vision with a full commitment to develop successful and sustainable places.

With a well-established landscape architecture business, we offer our clients a full range of services including, but not limited to, the following:

• Landscape Led Master planning;
• Concept design through to detailed design and construction;
• Visualisations/3D Modelling;
• Design guidelines and best practice;
• Nature based design solutions;
• Feasibility studies and area strategies; and
• Strategic planning, assessment and policy review.

Our landscape architecture teams work side by side with a wide range of Arup’s other specialist disciplines, including urban design, architecture, ecology, town planning, sustainability experts, engineering, cost consulting and project management.

• Your typical day to day responsibilities could include:
• Assisting design work and graphics;
• Preparation of detailed construction drawings;
• Preparation of masterplan graphics;
• Production of Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA);
• Preparation of clear and concise reports;
• Attending team meetings;
• Attending project reviews and workshops;
• Site Surveys; and
• Planning your workload so that you can deliver on time or ahead of target.

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN BRISTOL OR CARDIFF, AND WE WILL BE CONSIDERING BRISTOL OR CARDIFF BASED APPLICATIONS ONLY.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• This role is suited to candidates who are studying towards a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related discipline) and looking to complete a placement year.

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.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.