Associate Environmental Consultant

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world. As part of the wider Climate and Sustainability Servies (CSS) business, the Environmental Consulting team have been pivotal in a number of projects of national significance, including the Ocean Winds Caledonia Offshore Wind EIA, Glenmuclock Pumped Storage, West Yorkshire Mass Transit Environmental Partner, Great Grid Upgrade and delivery partner to the EA for their £1.2 billion flood and coastal erosion risk management capital programme. 

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The Opportunity

The position is for an Associate Environmental Consultant to be based in an office in our North geography and to help win and deliver impact assessments for projects across the UK, in particular for major national infrastructure in the offshore wind renewables sector. We are looking for an environmental professional to join our team and direct our efforts in the Offshore Wind renewables sector, focusing on the major cross-cutting environmental agenda and helping to embed environment and sustainability into the projects we deliver.  Clients will include private developers and other organisations and you will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services. Your remit will be to undertake technical work, develop client relationships as well as assist with proposal preparation and marketing activities. Help to win work, and grow our business in major national infrastructure, with a focus on the offshore wind renewables sector. Meet clients and collaborators, help with business development and work-winning, manage and producing bids, client submissions and presentations. Manage projects, oversee delivery of good quality work on time and within budget, managing client relationships on projects, ensuring projects are delivered within the parameters of the Arup Management System. Help influence our clients and stakeholders to ensure that we build a prosperous, low carbon, more equitable future, in line with the Arup values and the UN sustainable development goals

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

Is this role right for you?

We are interested in the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Education to degree level, preferably a Master’s degree, in a related topic.
• Member of an appropriate professional body – this could include the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent. Chartered Environmentalist status is advantageous.
• Established EIA/DCO project knowledge on energy projects.
• Knowledge of developing clients and securing work.
• Knowledge of steering the writing of reports, producing strong PowerPoint presentations.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com

If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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 karin.spies@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 https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 30/11/2024