Graduate Cost & Risk Advisory Consultant (Available 2026)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Cost Consulting

Americas Region

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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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

At Arup, our Cost and Risk Advisory team partners with clients to deliver strategic guidance across a broad range of sectors, including transportation, energy, water, science and technology, climate resilience, and urban planning. We focus on cost and risk, using decision-making tools that promote transparency and support clients in making informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

• Aid in the consultation with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. developers, government agencies, financiers, design professionals, etc.) on the delivery of different types of infrastructure projects (e.g. rail, airports, highways, bridges, energy, parks, data centers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, resilience improvements, etc.).
• Collaborate with design professionals, project stakeholders, and other relevant parties to understand the scope and impact of proposed infrastructure projects.
• Request, handle and review relevant project data, studies, plans, and contextual issues.
• Prepare various analyses such as construction cost estimates, schedules, risk models, constructability assessments, financial models, life cycle cost assessments, and optioneering exercises for a variety of infrastructure projects. Key software for conducting these analyses include Microsoft Excel, @Risk, and Primavera.
• Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates based on industry best practice using both top-down (e.g. benchmarking) and bottoms-up (e.g. detailed unit rate development) methodologies.
• Read, analyze, and perform quantity take-offs of design documents, drawings, and blueprints.
• Collaborate with design professionals to find opportunities and inefficiencies within an infrastructure project, evaluating different design and construction options and developing a variety of solutions.
• Conduct outreach with the construction industry to gather information relevant for projects and research (e.g. pricing information, market assessments); understanding complex methods for building projects such as bridges, tunnels, highways, and tall buildings.
• Monitor local, regional, and global market trends to understand their impact on the delivery of infrastructure projects (e.g. construction cost trends for labor / material / equipment, supply chain, macroeconomic conditions, etc.).
• Prepare analyses, draw evidence-based conclusions, and make recommendations.
• Participate in client engagements ranging from meetings, presentations, workshops, etc.
• Develop reports and presentations to meet clients’ needs and goals.

Is this role right for you?

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, or similar with coursework in Engineering, Economics, Business and/or applied math/sciences.
• Strong interest in the built environment and infrastructure project development / delivery and/or operations.
• Passion for working on projects that incorporate sustainability, resilience, and equity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills crucial for team-based working.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned tasks and produce exceptional quality work.
• Analytical mindset and/or strategic thinker.
• Open and willing to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues, clients, partners and suppliers in Quebec as necessary.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in French and English
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency in a technical or consulting area derived from professional experience (e.g. design, construction, development, owner/public sector, technical consulting, investment banking, management consulting, or infrastructure type (rail, airport, bridge, highway, energy, etc.).
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
• Effective presentation skills for a variety of audiences.
• Out-of-the-box innovative thinking.

We’re looking for:

• Recent and soon-to-be graduates: Whether you’ve just graduated or are graduating before the role starts, we want to hear from you if your degree is in a relevant field.
• 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.

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 recognizes 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.

Our graduate experience offers you:

• Purpose-driven work: Join an employee-owned team tackling climate, biodiversity, and social challenges, aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• Create remarkable outcomes: We trust you to explore challenges, drive change, and create lasting outcomes for our clients, climate and communities.
• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
• Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
• Work-life balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

TorontoHiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $70,500 to $72,500 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you’ve submitted your application, we’ll invite you to showcase your skills through a pre-recorded video interview if you’ve met the minimum requirements. After reviewing your submission, a member of our team will get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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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-

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