Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive and commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join Arup, a global independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, dedicated to shaping a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions. As a Senior Environmental Consultant within the Assessments team of our Climate Change and Sustainability Services business in London, you will deliver environmental impact assessments for a diverse range of projects including major national infrastructure in transport, water and energy sectors, as well as urban development projects. You will work with private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists. Your responsibilities will include managing the assessment process and technical teams, writing and reviewing environmental reports such as EIA screening letters, scoping reports and Environmental Statements, ensuring compliance with EIA Regulations, and undertaking project management activities including programming, budget control and client liaison. You will also assist with business development and marketing activities, preparing bids and presentations. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert advice on environmental mitigation and enhancement measures while working within a collaborative and values-driven organisation committed to making a positive difference globally.

Experience
- Proven ability to project manage environmental impact assessment projects, managing teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Good knowledge of environmental legislation and its application to impact assessments across a range of project types.
- Experience working within a commercial environment including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control.
- Experience in the Energy and/or Water sectors is desirable.
- Familiarity with the Planning Act 2008 Development Consent Order (DCO) process is desirable.

About you
- Strong communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Motivated to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity, inclusion and social impact.
- Able to manage and mentor junior staff, including line management responsibilities where appropriate.
- Committed to delivering high quality environmental consultancy services and contributing to business development.

Qualifications
- Education to degree level, preferably a master's degree.
- Full membership of an appropriate institute such as the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent.
- Chartered Environmentalist status is desirable but not mandatory.