Senior Environmental Consultant

Joining Arup

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

We offer a multidisciplinary service aimed at developing policy, assessing impact, creative design and implementation, gaining regulatory approvals, reporting publicly, managing risk and controlling costs. Arup’s impact assessment team form part of the Environmental Consulting business, which comprises teams covering a range of environmental specialisms. The impact assessment team coordinate, manage and produce Impact Assessments, working with a variety of technical disciplines on a wide range of different types of development.

The team have expertise in environmental impact assessment (EIA), strategic environmental assessment (SEA), health impact assessment (HIA), and integrated impact assessment (IIA) We have a track record of delivering impact assessments for a range of development types, including high profile, major infrastructure and development projects.

About this career opportunity

The position is for a Senior Environmental Consultant to be based in an office in our North-West & Yorkshire geography and to deliver impact assessments for projects across the UK, in particular for major national infrastructure in transport, water and the energy sectors. Clients will include private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations and you will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services.

Your remit will be to undertake technical work as well as assist with proposal preparation and marketing activities. You will be accountable for: Delivering environmental impact assessment projects – this will involve in management of the assessment process and technical teams and reviewing technical inputs. Writing environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and other environmental reports.

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?

We are interested in the following skills:

• Education to degree level in a relevant subject
• A member or working towards membership of an appropriate institute (e.g. Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent)
• Good appreciation of environmental legislation, and of application of relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types
• Project exposure in Energy and/or Water sectors desirable
• Experience of undertaking EIA in the UK and experience of other UK regimes (i.e. DCO, hybrid Bill)

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies [email protected]

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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 recognizes 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 Karin Spies [email protected] 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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