Renewable Energy Transaction Associate Director
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The Opportunity
Our award-winning Business and Investor Advisory (BIA) team, recognised as the European Technical Advisor of the year for the last four years, is seeking a highly experienced Renewable Energy Transaction Associate Director. This pivotal role supports Arup’s ambitious growth strategy in the renewables sector, focusing on onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and hydro-power projects. You will play a key part in delivering market-leading advisory services to our institutional investor clients, collaborating with international colleagues, and driving the transition to a low-carbon future.
As a member of the BIA team, you will work alongside Arup’s global network of technical, commercial, and financial experts. You will collaborate with colleagues across Europe and internationally, sharing knowledge and integrating best practices to deliver outstanding results for our clients. Your leadership will help foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. You will concentrate on key technologies and markets including Onshore and offshore wind projects, Solar power (photovoltaic and CSP), Energy storage systems and Hydro-power developments. Your expertise will support clients making investment decisions in these technologies, from early-stage development through to asset management and divestment.
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.
Is this role right for you?
You key responsibilities in this role are as follows:
Transaction Leadership: Leading and advising on complex project finance and M&A transactions in the renewable power sector, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and Arup.
Client Relationship Management: Developing and nurturing long-term relationships with institutional investors, understanding their needs and delivering tailors solutions.
Work Winning: Proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities, contributing to the expansion of Arup's renewables advisory portfolio.
Assignment Delivery: Oversee the execution of assignments from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables that exceed client expectations.
Mentoring & Leadership: Support the growth and development of team members by providing guidance, sharing expertise and fostering an inclusive environment.
Strategic Input: Contribute to the strategic direction of the BIA team and Arup's wider renewables business, sharing market insights and shaping service offerings.
Requirements:
Extensive experience in renewable power, including onshore/offshore wind, solar, battery storage and hydro-power.
Demonstratable experience advising institutional investors on project finance and M&A transactions within the renewable industry.
Hold a relevant chartered qualification (e.g.) CEng, MRICS, CFA or equivalent).
A background of team line management and developing high performance within teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant, do not send your CV to this email directly.
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 Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@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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Recruitment Agencies
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Closing date: 22nd of November 2025
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