Graduate Project Manager – Aviation

See it Differently

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.

The Opportunity

At Arup, we are reimagining the future of aviation through innovative, sustainable, and people-focused projects. As a Graduate Project Manager in Aviation, you will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to help deliver complex airport and aviation infrastructure projects that connect communities and support economic growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious and motivated graduate who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with others, and turning ideas into successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Project Manager in Aviation, you will, but not limited to:

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of aviation projects from concept through to completion.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and project controls.
• Analyse project information and datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce clear reports, presentations, and project documentation for clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, consultants, and external stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex aviation challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and digital project delivery solutions.
• Utilise Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, to support project management activities.

Qualifications

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills, and attributes:

• A Bachelor's degree (Level 8 or above), Master's degree, or PhD in a relevant discipline, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project & Programme Management, Business & Commerce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A self-motivated mindset and willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical thinking and the ability to summarise complex information.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

Experience or exposure to any of the following would be advantageous: Power BI, Power Automate, Basic coding knowledge (C++, C#, or SQL).

Eligibility

We are able to consider candidates who require an employment permit to work in Ireland, where the role and offered salary meet the Irish Government's eligibility criteria (for example, under the Critical Skills or General Employment Permit schemes). All Employment Permits are granted at the discretion of the Deciding Officer with offers contingent upon obtaining the correct immigration to work and reside in Ireland.

What We Offer You

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. For our permanent members, we offer private medical insurance allowances, life assurance, and income protection cover.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Candidates may inform us of any disability, learning difference, or other circumstance that may require reasonable adjustments for interviews or assessments.