Water Business Leader
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 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.
Arup is seeking an accomplished Water Lead for the North with a wealth of experience in various facets of the water cycle, encompassing potable water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater systems, and a comprehensive understanding of the economics within the water industry. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing Arup's capabilities within its Civil and Water discipline, enhancing our relevance to water-focused clients.
Core Capabilities:
As a Water Business Leader in Canada at Arup, you will be expected to bring extensive expertise in the following areas:
• Comprehensive Water Cycle Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in water catchments, linear conveyance and distribution systems, stormwater control, flood mitigation, and associated water/wastewater/stormwater works.
• Client Engagement and Relationship Building: Utilize your knowledge and experience to establish and nurture client relationships, translating design issues into meaningful discussions that contribute to securing and delivering projects across advisory, consultancy, and engineering domains.
• Project Management: Leverage your relevant water consulting or professional engineering experience in an engineering project management role, to oversee and lead significant professional services commissions in the water sector.
Key Responsibilities:
• Canada specific water business planning
• Client development
• Marketing and lead generation
• Winning new and securing repeat work
• Delivery of successful and repeat water project commissions.
• Planning and management of engineering projects
• Engineering leadership including providing project quality assurance support
• Report writing
• Project staff supervision
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in water-focused engineering or science.
• A post-engineering management degree would be advantageous.
• Possess a minimum of 15 years of relevant water consulting or professional engineering experience and 5 years leadership and management of professional services.
• Proven client-facing business experience with established local client relationships in the water sector.
• A track record of winning and leading substantial professional services commissions in the water/wastewater sector.
• Hold an Ontario P.Eng. license (or similar professional accreditation).
• Actively involved in professional organizations and well-networked in the water business community in Ontario.
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup expect for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.
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