Senior Consultant - Material/Baggage Handling & Aviation
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The Opportunity
Our established assets and operations team are seeking a Senior Consultant to join them in London on a hybrid basis. The main purpose of the role is to apply your in-depth knowledge and specialist skills of planning, design or operation of Material Handling systems across a range of client projects primarily in the Aviation sector.
The role will include operational performance review and process improvement of material handling systems. You will undertake capacity/demand analysis and operational concept development, with involvement in design development (2D/3D). Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you will establish client and system requirements, while also mentoring junior staff. You will also develop and review technical reports and client presentations. This will include preparing client proposals and business development collateral, contributing to the development of methodologies, tools and thought leadership papers. You will have the ability to interpret complex technical data into clear communications to influence our clients business drivers.
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?
The role also includes project management activities such as representing Arup at internal/external meetings and developing relationships. You will be planning and organising projects including tracking and reporting on project delivery while demonstrating good commercial discipline. Another aspect of the role will be stakeholder engagement to facilitate the delivery or project outcomes. We would like to hear from people with a relevant background in managing teams and projects to delivery high quality outcomes in material handling systems in aviation within a consulting or in-house environment.
Requirements:
- Chartered or working towards chartership with a relevant institute.
- Good level of 2D/3D design skills.
- Operational experience in baggage or material handling systems, airfield and/or terminal operations (specifically baggage).
- Capability in developing business proposals for clients.
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 directly to us via this email.
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
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Closing date: 25th of July 2025
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