Senior Urban Energy Consultant (Electrical)

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. 

As cities respond to climate change, opportunities for new energy infrastructure, such as district heat networks, are emerging. To support the transition of energy networks in urban areas, we help clients to develop the strategy and target required investments that will deliver decarbonisation.,.

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The Opportunity

The Urban Energy + Integrated Energy Systems team in London is recruiting a senior consultant to join our team and support our work developing integrated energy solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

We are a multidisciplinary group of engineers, scientists, policy makers and planners. Our projects include strategies, studies and plans from building scale to city scale. We are involved in projects from planning, through design to delivery and operational optimisation.

We work with thinkers and drivers of change, including local, regional and central governments, energy companies, developers, financial institutions, C40 Cities, and others in both the private and public sector. We work across the UK and internationally.

Recent projects include: Low carbon energy masterplans for large development sites in the UK, Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East; Whole energy system decarbonisation strategies and investment plans including numerous Local Area Energy Plans, using in-house energy modelling tools; Urban energy infrastructure schemes, including heating and cooling networks, distributed energy systems, and other smart local energy systems; Electricity supply advice for extra-large load customers with a focus on electrical engineering solutions, investment strategies, and associated energy infrastructure contracts.

As a senior consultant, you will work across a variety of projects in both project management and technical roles, with responsibilities for quality of outputs, client satisfaction and commercial performance. You will guide junior colleagues and participate in business development and work winning. You will be supported by peers and a diverse leadership team offering mentorship and strategic direction.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• Qualification in engineering, physics, or similar, with an electrical engineering focus.
• Chartered status with a relevant UK professional institution or experience which meets chartership criteria.
• Appreciation of, or experience in, a consultancy environment.
• Technical knowledge and experience relevant to the role: energy infrastructure feasibility studies including techno-economic option analysis, large scale energy strategies and masterplanning, decarbonisation option and risk assessments, and/or business case development to support energy infrastructure investment. Prior experience with design, construction and/or operation of high voltage electrical infrastructure (11 – 132kV), and renewable energy and/or energy storage systems would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of current climate and energy related standards, policy and legislation (country-specific or global).
• Strong technical analysis skills to support evidence-based client advisory services.
• Communication and presentation experience in areas such as stakeholder engagement and workshop delivery, data visualisation, and reports and presentations of technical material for non-technical audiences.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Kylie O’Hanlon  - kylie.ohanlon@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 kylie.ohanlon@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/arup-careers-uk-application-process

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Closing Date: 05-05-2025

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