Position summary

Arup is hiring a Graduate Building Services Sustainability Consultant in Cardiff, joining its Sustainability Team within an integrated building design group. The role supports internal and external design teams to enhance the environmental performance of building projects, using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for action.

Why this role matters

Arup's sustainability experts help clients balance commercial performance, comfort and sustainability, and achieve ratings such as LEED, BREEAM and the WELL Building Standard. This graduate role builds the technical foundation to deliver environmental assessments and sustainability strategies across buildings of all types.

Key responsibilities

• Review assessment evidence to support methods such as BREEAM, WELL or LEED.
• Support planning documentation related to sustainability.
• Help shape client strategies for sustainability.
• Track strategy delivery by implementing and reviewing progress on building projects.

Team and stakeholders

Embedded in an integrated building design team that delivers complete building services, collaborating frequently with clients, design teams and specialists across the building sector, and delivering both within Arup and with external organisations.

Key details

• Reward includes competitive pay, Profit Share for permanent members, flexible working, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection and flexible wellbeing benefits.
• Selection includes online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer.
• No visa sponsorship is offered; candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the UK.

Requirements

• Bachelor's level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline: civil, structural, environmental or mechanical engineering, environmental science, or architecture / architectural engineering.
• Core skills in efficiency, multitasking, drawing conclusions, engineering know-how, and reading drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Any energy or carbon modelling experience welcomed but not compulsory.
• Core attributes: a passion for sustainable development, critical thinking, a growth mindset and adaptability.