Graduate Renewable Energy Engineer - Bristol

Graduate Renewable Energy Engineer - Bristol

You see the world through a unique lens and that's exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently - it's essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Our Renewables and Offshore Wind team in Arup thrives on the diversity and technical challenge of its work. We support clients and projects across the technology spectrum of offshore wind (fixed and floating), onshore wind, solar, tidal, hydrogen and other emerging energy technologies. We often play a key role in large, multidisciplinary project delivery programmes. Our services span strategy and feasibility, site and technology assessment, concept and detailed design, analysis, due diligence, project development and construction support across the full project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

Joining the Arup team is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to build a career in renewables and offshore wind. You will work alongside structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, digital and other engineering specialists, helping to integrate complex technical inputs into practical, high-quality solutions for our clients.

Our Graduate Engineers contribute to work including offshore wind turbine and foundation engineering, floating substructures and mooring systems, offshore wind structural and geotechnical analysis, integrated loads and dynamic response, marine and port infrastructure interfaces, energy yield and performance assessment, project optimization, technical advisory and due diligence. The role offers exposure to design, analysis as well as the broader commercial and project delivery challenges facing renewable energy projects, including floating offshore wind, tidal and hydrogen projects.

We are particularly interested in analytically skilled engineers who enjoy breaking down complex problems, working confidently with numbers and data, testing assumptions and communicating clear conclusions. Curiosity, collaboration and effective communication are fundamental, as you will work with internal specialists and external organisations including clients, developers, contractors, suppliers and consenting bodies.

You will support the preparation of calculations, models, design reports, technical specifications, drawings, feasibility studies and business cases. You may analyse complex datasets, develop and compare engineering options, automate repeatable workflows, interrogate model outputs and present evidence-based recommendations to project teams and clients.

You will work with a broad range of renewable energy clients, including offshore wind and energy developers, utilities, investors and lenders, original equipment manufacturers, fabricators, installation contractors, port and marine organisations, government bodies and supply-chain partners. You may also undertake site visits and surveys, meet clients and stakeholders, and collaborate with teams across Arup and the wider industry.

Arup will support you in your professional development, providing you with the necessary experience and training to deepen your professional skills and progress with your professional qualifications.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for the following qualifications, attributes and skills:

• A relevant engineering, physics, mathematics or other strongly quantitative degree or equivalent, expecting a 2:1 or above
• A clear interest in developing a professional career in renewables and offshore wind with a view to obtaining relevant professional accreditation in time
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data, check results, identify trends and explain the engineering significance of your findings
• A clear communicator who can work effectively both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Have a passion for creating a sustainable future for all and Shaping a Better World
• An interest in computational methods, data analysis, modelling and automation, and in how digital tools can improve engineering quality and efficiency

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• 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.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.

Advert Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Eligibility:
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.

• At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
• Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
• We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.
• We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover. In addition,you'llhave access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at . We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact to let us know if you need any assistanceor reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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