THE OPPORTUNITY

Arup Ireland are seeking talented students to join our Cork or Dublin team. We look for students who are ready to jump into the professional world; diverse individuals with inquisitive minds and a desire to challenge. You will work alongside skilled professionals and contribute to the success of real projects. You will also enjoy learning sessions with technical experts within your team, working on local projects and all kinds of social events. You will be working with a team of Operations Consulting Services professionals from various offices.
The Operations Consulting team embodies Arup’s Total Design philosophy by integrating people, processes, technology, and physical assets into cohesive operational strategies that are embedded from concept through to implementation. The team works with a variety of public sector organisations, including Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
With reference to our Risk & Resilience service within Operations Consulting, it exemplifies Arup’s Total Design by embedding resilient governance frameworks, proactive risk intelligence, and compliance assurance into the operational phase of projects—ensuring that systems, processes, and people are holistically integrated.
This is an office-based role, with successful candidates expected to work 5 days per week in the Arup office in Cork or Dublin.

We’re looking for students who are currently studying for a relevant bachelor’s degree level or be currently undertaking a post-graduate level qualification in a relevant discipline, including, but not limited to:

• Governance & Compliance Management
• Business in Operations Management
• Management (Operations & Supply Chain)
• Supply Chain Operations
• Business Information Systems
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Cybersecurit

SHAPE A FUTURE WITH PURPOSE AT ARUP IN DUBLIN AND CORK.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Operations Consulting team supports clients across the full asset lifecycle—from acquisition and planning through to operation and disposal—by addressing the interdependencies between people, processes, systems, and assets. The discipline delivers a broad and integrated set of services, including:

• Operational Strategy & Transformation: Helping clients align operational execution with strategic goals, including digital transformation initiatives and process improvement
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): Support the delivery of effective compliance and risk management programmes to identify, manage and mitigate business and digital related risk
• Operational Readiness & Performance Improvement: Ensuring systems, teams, and processes are prepared for launch or transition, and continuously optimised for performance
• Digital Enablement: Leveraging tools like BIM, Digital Twins, and analytics platforms to improve operational visibility and decision-making

DOES THIS ROLE INSPIRE YOU?

We’re looking for students who are currently studying for a relevant bachelor’s degree level or be currently undertaking a post-graduate level qualification in a relevant discipline, including, but not limited to:

• Governance & Compliance Management
• Business in Operations Management
• Management (Operations & Supply Chain)
• Supply Chain Operations
• Business Information Systems
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Cybersecurity

We also value:

• Experience of producing technical presentations and reports, knowledge sharing with peers
• History of academic research, technical presentations, and technical report writing
• Experience with any of the following: GRC software solutions, Cybersecurity solutions, Microsoft Visio, PowerPoint, or Project, or analysis packages
• Knowledge of ISO Assurance Frameworks such as 27001 or 55001 and Data Privacy regulations
• Evidence of teamwork and leadership in academic or extracurricular field
• The ability to prioritise effectively, balance assigned work and deliver to deadlines