Arup 2014 Trainee Program - Mainland and Hongkong

Start here, go anywhere

You are the author of your own story at Arup. We give graduates from diverse backgrounds and disciplines the iconic projects, the questioning culture, access to top talent and a programme as carefully designed as our projects. You choose the direction. For many, that will also mean choosing the location. If you share with us a desire to shape a better world, we give you all the scope and support you need to do so. Start building your career and your legacy to the world. Start your Arup journey here.

Graduate Program

Our Graduate Development Program is designed to open up a world of possibilities for you. You’ll get to work on groundbreaking projects, enjoy quality mentoring from top professionals, and be exposed to all sorts of challenges with individually-tailored support to ensure you succeed.

Application process

Successful applicants to our graduate programme will have a good degree in a relevant subject, however equally as important is being able to demonstrate excellent language proficiency, interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer career opportunities in the following disciplines:

Acoustic consulting
Building design
Civil engineering
Communications
Electrical engineering
Environmental engineering
Fire engineering
Geographic Information Systems
Geotechnical engineering
Management consulting
Mechanical consulting
Project management
Public health engineering
Quantity surveying
Structural engineering
Transport consulting
Urban planning

How to apply

To apply for our graduate programme, send your CV and a covering letter detailing your reasons for applying and the discipline and office location you wish to work in to:

For Hong Kong: hk_recruit@arup.com
For Beijing: arup.beijing@arup.com
For Shanghai: sha.recruit@arup.com
For Shenzhen: shz.recruit@arup.com
For India: ind_recruit@arup.com
For Japan: fusae.nakamura@arup.com
For Philippines: manrecruitment@arup.com
For Thailand: bangkok@arup.com
For Vietnam: vnm_recruit@arup.com

For other East Asia locations, email ea_recruit@arup.com. Graduates looking for opportunities in our Singapore office should visit our Australasia graduate page.

What happens after you receive my CV?

Our interview process varies according to the country and position(s) you have applied for.

Applicants who apply through Arup Jobs will receive an email confirming receipt of their CV. Applicants who meet our requirements will be contacted for an interview within four weeks of receiving your application.

Important dates

Our interview process varies from country to country, discipline to discipline. Here are the important dates for the graduate recruitment cycle in 2012:

Hong Kong

Campus career briefings: November - December

Interviews: February - March

Start date: July

Induction programme: October

Mainland China

Campus career briefings: September - November

Interviews: October - March

Start date: April - August

Induction programme: October (held in Hong Kong)

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By Published: Jul 19,2013