Principal /Senior 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. We have been involved in making a positive impact in the Midlands for over 50 years, with an outstanding portfolio of iconic and high-profile projects across the region, as well as supporting major national and international projects.
The Arup Group strategy puts Sustainability at the heart of everything we do, and this role, in this team, provides the opportunity to deliver our Better Way and help Shape a Better World through implementing sustainable design and development, and managing Environmental Impact Assessment, and/or Environmental Outcome Reports, to support our clients in securing planning consent for the essential infrastructure required to deliver UK net zero ambitions.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking an energetic and passionate Senior / Principal environmental consultant to work within our environmental assessment and management team, delivering and managing projects and helping to grow our environment consulting business. You will work within our Climate and Sustainability Services group based in Birmingham City Centre. You will manage and deliver environmental assessments for projects at all stages and across sectors, focusing on national energy infrastructure. Clients include private developers, public sector authorities and other organizations, from single sites to large linear infrastructure. You will be working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment with other environmental, planning, engineering, and sustainability specialists, and will steer environmental disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services. You will undertake technical work as well as assist with proposal preparation and marketing activities. Delivering environmental impact assessments – this will involve managing the assessment process and technical teams and reviewing all technical inputs. Undertaking environment discipline roles at all stages of infrastructure project delivery through feasibility, design, consent, and construction management. Ability to manage and direct more junior staff.
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, 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.
· Specific knowledge in linear infrastructure projects is advantageous, including having delivered projects through the governance processes associated with these. National Grid knowledge an Advantage as well as UK Sector Knowledge.
· Professional environmental consultancy focused on working within environmental impact assessment and the delivery of infrastructure projects. Knowledge of the UK energy sector would be beneficial.
· Working within a commercial consulting environment, including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial / budget control.
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: 23 November 2024