Mechanical Engineering Graduate Development Programme (Mar 2026)

Do you want to work at one of Australia’s top graduate employers?

Arup’s Graduate Development Programme has been ranked #1 in Engineering Consulting in both Prosple’s Top 100 Graduate Employers and the Australian Association of Graduate Employers Top 75 Graduate Employers.

Come join us to see what the fuss is all about and to experience our nationally recognised Graduate Development Programme. 

A future with purpose

At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to doing socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible. We explore challenges with curiosity and creativity - using technology, imagination, and rigour to deliver remarkable outcomes.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a graduate role in a company that will support you in pursuing your passion? Start your journey in our graduate development programme! Our programme aims to equip you with valuable skills that will set you apart as you launch your career.

You will have the opportunity to engage in:

• Practical on-the-job learning, an opportunity to contribute to world-class and innovative projects
• Formal training delivered through professional development workshops, webinars and self-enabled learning modules
• Guest speaker events – hear from Arup’s global experts
• Networking opportunities with our innovative team of experienced designers, engineering consultants, sustainability advisors and specialists
• Community – connect with fellow Graduates across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia by being part of a 150-graduate cohort
• Mentorship – sign up for Arup’s mentoring programme to be matched with an Arup mentor

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for creative, diverse, and energetic graduates to join our Graduate Development Programme. 

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates are required to have full working rights in the country they are applying for.
• Candidates must have completed their studies prior to the programme they are applying for
• Candidates must be available to start work on or prior to the programme they are applying for
• Candidates must not have more than 12 months of experience in a similar role

What we offer you

Guided by our values, we provide a fair and equitable total reward package and offer a career in which all 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. 

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia & New Zealand:

• Profit Share
• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the support carer plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest-free solar energy and bicycle loans

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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or 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.

Pre-register now and we will let you know once this opportunity opens!