Assistant Consultant - Social Value and Nature Services

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
 

The Opportunity

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. 

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

In this social value and nature services advisory role within our Climate & Sustainability Services team, you will help clients respond to some of the most pressing environmental and social challenges facing society today. We are seeking an Assistant Consultant to join our Leeds-based team, working with colleagues in our offices across the North and Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to develop consulting skills in sustainability, nature recovery and social value across a diverse portfolio of UK projects.

You will support the delivery of sustainability advisory projects, with a particular focus on social value, nature, biodiversity, and wider environmental and social outcomes. Working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to projects across sectors including infrastructure, technology, transport, energy, and local government. The role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise, project management skills and client-facing experience while contributing to meaningful outcomes for communities and the environment.

In this role you will:

• Support the delivery of social value assessments, strategies, and reporting, and assist in developing measurement frameworks and monitoring approaches.
• Contribute to nature-based, biodiversity and wider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) projects, including research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and benchmarking, and prepare technical reports, presentations, and client-facing materials.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, and consultations, and collaborate with colleagues across Arup disciplines to develop integrated sustainability solutions.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing, market research, and opportunity tracking.
• Keep up to date with emerging policy, legislation, guidance, and best practice relating to sustainability, social value, and nature.

Is this role right for you? 

We'd like to hear from you if you have:

• A degree or Masters in sustainability, ecology, geography, social sciences, environmental management, planning, economics, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in sustainability, social value, nature recovery, biodiversity, and sustainable development.
• Experience through an early career role, internships, placements, academic projects, or voluntary work related to sustainability, social value, ecology, community engagement, or environmental assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, with good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and a commitment to continuing professional development.

  
   

Desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience analysing and presenting data.

• Membership of, or interest in joining, a relevant professional institution.

  
  
   

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Eni Makobe (eni.makobe@arup.com). Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

***Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***

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 recognises 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
 

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 contact Eni Makobe (eni.makobe@arup.com) to 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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit our https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/. 

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Closing date: 13th November 2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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