Energy Advisory Director
Tackling climate change is the most difficult challenge humanity has faced and to overcome it will require experts from all disciplines and backgrounds to come together and collaborate. In response Arup has made sustainability and the urgent need to transform the energy system to zero carbon a top priority, through the launch of our climate services plan. We are already recognised as leading consultants in this field and are working for both public and private sector clients on some of the most important projects in the UK today. Our work includes design and advice to offshore wind farm and solar developers, advice to governments on decarbonisation strategies, managing innovation programmes for low carbon technologies, delivering design solutions for tomorrows low carbon energy system, setting up organisations to deliver, programme and project management and providing sustainable investment advice.
Over the last three years our work with energy clients has grown substantially and this is set to continue. We are therefore looking to recruit across a wide range of skills and experience in all parts of the UK. Our global portfolio of work is grouped into five key client-facing themes: Renewable Energy, Urban Energy, HV Networks, Nuclear, and Hydrogen.
We are an employee-owned organisation which gives you a unique opportunity to have a real say in our future, shape the exciting opportunities we can deliver, and pursue work that aligns with your values.
The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Director to lead our Energy Advisory team in the Midlands, Wales and West. You will use your network gained from working in the Energy sector to generate new leads and opportunities for Arup. You will bid, win, and deliver Energy Advisory consultancy work, collaborating to bring the best of Arup to clients and projects based not only in the Midlands, Wales and West Region but across the UKIMEA, as a member of the UKIMEA Region Energy Leadership team.
We have a strong pipeline of confirmed work with national and local clients as well as international developers who see Arup as a partner for growth. It is expected that the post holder will contribute to the continued growth of our Midlands, Wales and West Energy Advisory team from c50 strong team to c80 over the next 3 years.
To take accountability for the leadership of a team in the Midlands, Wales and West, the role will involve:
- Prospecting for new work with current and new clients, developing and managing client relationships, and being at the forefront on bids.
- Being the project director for a portfolio of technical-led advisory services commissions, managing these in compliance with Arup Management System requirements, with accountability for commercial performance and client satisfaction.
- Taking responsibility for and growing a team / a network of teams, supporting their personal development, providing coaching, addressing performance issues and undertaking / overseeing annual appraisals as well as recruitment to grow the team.
- Developing the technical excellence of our Energy Advisory work such that it delivers innovative services and solutions to clients. This will often involve integrating own team members with experts from other parts of the firm.
- Raising Arup’s profile through development and communication of innovation and thought leadership via industry events and conferences, particularly focused on offshore energy infrastructure including T&D and fixed and floating offshore wind.
Is this role right for you?
- Proven capability in the successful delivery of offshore energy infrastructure projects including generation and T&D elements, providing consultancy services.
- Proven track record in winning work for themselves and their team, creating business proposals to pitch to clients, drawing together the relevant technical expertise from across a multi-disciplinary firm.
- Knowledge of the technical, commercial and delivery challenges on offshore energy infrastructure projects, including electricity transmission and fixed and floating offshore wind.
- Knowledgeable on GB environmental and consents regimes (i.e. DCO) and delivery of relevant scope and understanding of the UK energy market regulatory regimes, such as CfD and electricity grid reform.
- Team leadership and line management skills, including recruitment.
- Strong commercial awareness of a client’s business drivers and public sector commitments to decarbonise.
- Familiar with reporting to and presenting at board level.
- Minimum of a degree in a relevant discipline, ideally either management or STEM and a Professional qualification.
Some work outside normal office hours may be necessary and travel to and from client sites /or temporary assignments to client’s offices may be required. There will be opportunities for international travel.
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.
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