Digital Advisory Trainee

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Italy.

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

A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment. When you join Arup, you immediately become part of our global community working on some of the world’s most recognized projects.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to join our Digital Services team in Milan. We are looking for people with analytical skills and a passion for consulting on complex projects in the built environment: on a building, city, and infrastructure scale.

The Digital Team delivers Digital Services to our clients and Data and Automation Services to the other teams in the Arup Group. Digital runs through everything we do from software development, computational design, data analysis to digital strategy and advisory work – determined to enhance the world around us. Our work combines digital innovation, creativity, emerging technology, with the multidisciplinary breadth of Arup.

The Role

We are currently seeking for both recent graduates and undergraduates for the Digital Service Team of Italy Group. The successful candidate(s) will be integrated into a dynamic team and will participate in all the cutting-edge projects carried out in the department.

As a Digital Advisory Trainee at Arup you will:

• Collaborate on projects in the field of digital transformation for different clients from the public and private sector
• Prepare deliverables for the client under the supervision of senior team members and project managers
• Assist in the preparation of offers and tenders
• Collaborate across a wide range of work areas, including sustainability and data consultancy for smart buildings, cities, infrastructure and digital twins.
• Join and actively collaborate with a team of computational designers, engineers, data scientists and developers.
• Automate design and/or engineering workflows
• Contribute to the development of web applications (front-end, back-end, APIs, etc.)
• Develop data visualisation dashboards and tools
• Learn how to manage and design data solutions to solve the challenges associated with complex engineering problems
• Collaborate on technical solutions able to optimally solve the needs of our clients
• Coordinate your work with other members of Digital teams in Europe

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone proactive and dynamic who is willing to develop their career in this area. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Currently Graduate or Undergraduate studying Architecture, Engineering, Computer Science or similar with interest or experience in programming and digital solutions.
• Data-driven analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Driven by curiosity and passion for innovative and creative technical solutions
• Basic programming skills in at least one of the following: JavaScript, Python, C#, or C++ and experience/interest in BIM/GIS or other AEC-related technologies.
• To feel comfortable working as a generalist specialist: able to work on different topics and projects and be able to delve deeper into some areas related to the built environment.
• A collaborative style of working that fosters innovation, learning and team working. Flexibility, multi-disciplinary approach and good communication skills.
• To enjoy a creative and unpredictable process, thrive in a rapidly changing environment, and be enthusiastic about designing strategies and methodologies to address complex problems.
• High level of English and basic Italian.

Why Arup

At Arup, we offer a rewarding career with a global company committed to a better future. Our unique trust ownership structure allows us to prioritize meaningful work and invest in our people. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer a hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Well-being and Culture: Access to a range of well-being programs, including sports subsidies, social activities, and initiatives promoting a healthy work-life balance. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued
• At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning—to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?

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