Senior Consultant - Data Advisory

Senior Consultant - Data Advisory

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin

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

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled strategic advisor to join our team in Dublin to help our clients manage their data as a critical enterprise asset. This role bridges the gap between data policy, business strategy, and day-to-day operations and is focused on defining how data is managed, enabling insights, and ensuring alignment with business goals, legal requirements, and ethical standards. 

This role involves both strategic planning (Strategy) and implementation/oversight (Governance). The successful candidate will have demonstrable consultancy experience in both areas, and a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience working with a range of clients. 

As a Senior Consultant - Data Advisory at Arup, you will:

• Develop comprehensive data strategies and roadmaps to ensure data initiatives directly support organizational objectives. 
• Participate in activities to identify opportunities or challenges that can be addressed through data-driven solutions with new and/or existing clients. 
• Consult with clients to understand their data governance needs and provide strategic solutions. 
• Design and implement robust data governance frameworks, including defining clear policies, standards, and procedures for data across its entire lifecycle. 
• Establish roles for data accountability and define clear RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrixes. 
• Develop regulatory compliance roadmaps that ensure organisation data practices comply with external regulations and internal policies. Conduct risk assessments and design strategies to mitigate data breaches and privacy issues. 
• Lead and contribute to tender responses and proposals to clients across industries.  
• Manage budgets, timelines, scope, expectations, deliverables, etc. 
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and disciplines, building relationships and identifying opportunities for our clients to benefit from our knowledge in other areas. 

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate 

• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in data governance, data management, data strategy etc. 
• 3+ years of professional experience in Consulting. 
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, information systems, engineering, business administration, economics or similar. 
• Proven track record of scoping, designing, and implementing data governance solutions and frameworks. 
• Understanding of compliance requirements and data governance regulations such as GDPR, AI Act etc. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects. 

We also value:

• Experience with data quality assessment and improvement. 
• Knowledge of emerging/sector-specific legislation e.g. Data Governance Act, Data Act, Open Data Directive, Digital Markets Act 
• Understanding of public and private data governance challenges 
• Data Governance or Data Management related certifications  
• Familiarity with GIS and Business Intelligence tools and software. 
• Knowledge of data architecture and data modelling. 

Key Skills

• Excellent facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to communicate technical information in non-technical language. 
• Strong business acumen and consultancy skills. 
• Highly professional with the ability to work in challenging, diverse, and evolving client environments. 
• Strong project management abilities. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.
• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We strive to embed inclusion in our way of working, our interactions with one another and the projects we deliver. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background, based on merit, fairness and respect.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. 

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?