Environmental Consultant

The position is for an Environmental Consultant to work within the Assessments team in our Climate Change and Sustainability Services business in London.  You will deliver impact assessments for projects at all levels, including major national infrastructure (transport, water and energy sectors) and urban development projects. Clients will include private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, and will work closely with technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services. Your remit will be to undertake technical work as well as assist with proposal preparation and marketing activities.

Co-ordinating environmental impact assessment projects – this will involve day to day management of the assessment and technical teams.

Writing environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, non-technical sections of Environmental Statements. Where appropriate, reviewing technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance. Input to environmental design. Interfacing with multi-disciplinary project teams. Conveying and liaising with clients.

Promoting project management activities including programming and budget control. Assisting with Assessments team business development and marketing and contributing to bids and presentations. You will be a motivated, passionate and proficient with existing environmental consultancy knowledge.

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 looking for people with:

• Education to degree level, preferably a master’s degree
• Member of an appropriate institute – full membership or working towards full membership.  This could include the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent.
• Working within a commercial environment, including programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control.
• Good appreciation of environmental legislation, and knowledge of application of relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types
• Have a proven ability to co-ordinate EIA, successfully working with teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com

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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 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 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.  31 August 2024