Social impact analyst
Junior Social Impact Analyst
Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Belgrade.
Kickstart your career and support socially responsible solutions in the build environment
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup Belgrade Environment, Climate and Sustainability Team focuses on supporting lenders and developers in developing and implementing energy and infrastructure projects in line with international best practice, ensuring that safeguards are in place to minimise and mitigate the negative impacts of the planned investments.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a junior Social Impact Analyst to join our Belgrade team in assessing, monitoring, and auditing the construction activities, ensuring that the mitigation measures adopted are properly implemented and that the negative environmental and social impacts of the project are minimized. Arup is also advising the stakeholders on measures to strengthen environmental and social performance in complying with lenders's requirements. Our clients include commercial and development banks and various international financing instituttions.
As a Junior Social Impact Analyst at Arup, you will:
Undertake social reviews and assessments as part of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligences (ESDD), development of Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plans (LARP) and Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEP) as well as related project documentation and processes.
Visit project locations and perform site inspections to determine conditions at the site.
Collect and process socio-economic data for communities within project affected areas
Work under supervision within a defined area of responsibility, which may include being responsible for specific parts of project or task related to social issues.
Does this role inspire you?
We're looking for graduates who are passionate about socially responsible development. We also value:
Master or university degree in social science, engineering, urban planning, legal or another discipline relevant to the management of social impacts in the built environment.
Have an interest in social impact assessment and safeguard management within the built environment, particularly in relation to land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, human rights and labour and working condition.
Good communication skills for team-based working and stakeholder engagement
Excellent command of the English language. Knowledge of Spanish or French would be an advantage.
Willingness to travel and undertake site visits as required, with the ability or willingness to drive for site-based activities.
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 programme, 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 programmes 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.
Flexible Working: Benefit from a collaborative hybrid working environment that supports flexibility while maintaining meaningful connections with colleagues. The role is expected to involve approximately three days per week in the Belgrade office, alongside project and site requirements.
Well-being and Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive workplace where collaboration, individual well-being and different perspectives are valued.
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, your career, and 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. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We’re happy to help.
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