Arup

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Arup is a global independent firm of designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and technical specialists with over 18,000 employees across 33 countries. It provides professional services for projects across the built environment, including infrastructure, buildings, and energy, focusing on sustainable and resilient solutions.

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Founded 1946 18,000 employees

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Strategic Overview

Arup emphasizes sustainable development and resilience in its project work, aligning with global energy transition and climate goals.
The firm operates as an independent entity owned by its trusts, fostering a long-term perspective and focus on quality and innovation.
Arup is a key player in major global infrastructure projects, providing multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services from concept to completion.

Deal History (1)

Arup partnered with Third Energy (now CeraPhi Energy) to demonstrate geothermal well conversion in North Yorkshire

Partner Geothermal UK Mar 5, 2026

Deal Activity from Public Sources

Arup appointed as lead designer for the Western Harbour Tunnel and associated infrastructure in Sydney, Australia.

Development Roads/Toll Roads, Transport Australia October 2023 with Transport for NSW

Arup is part of the design team for the New York Climate Exchange, a new climate solutions hub on Governors Island, New York.

Development Social Infrastructure, Energy Transition USA April 2023 with Stantec

Arup provided detailed design for the foundations of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm, the world's largest offshore wind farm, located off the coast of the UK.

Development Offshore Wind United Kingdom Ongoing (foundations completed 2023) 3600 MW with Dogger Bank Wind Farm (SSE Renewables, Equinor, Vårgrønn)

Arup is part of the design joint venture for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line, a new metro line connecting the new airport to the Sydney rail network.

Development Rail, Transport, Airports Australia Ongoing (announced 2020, in progress 2024) with CPB Contractors, Ghella, UGL Engineering

Investment Focus

Technologies

Geothermal1

Geography

UK1

Key People

Jerome Frost

Chair

Mark Naysmith

Chief Executive Officer

Track Record

Years Active

Notable projects: Sydney Opera House, Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest), HS2 (High Speed 2) Rail, UK, Grand Paris Express, France, Sydney Metro, Australia, Dogger Bank Wind Farm, UK

Detailed Analysis

Sectors

TransportDigital/TelecomSocial InfrastructureUtilitiesEnergy TransitionAirportsPortsRailRoads/Toll Roads

Technologies

Solar PVOnshore WindOffshore WindBattery StorageData CenterDistrict HeatingHydropowerTransmissionGreen HydrogenEV Charging

Geographies

UKUSACanadaFranceGermanySpainItalyNetherlandsBelgiumIreland

Deal Stage

GreenfieldBrownfieldOperating

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