Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package

About the Role
Join Arup, a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, committed to shaping a better world through sustainable and innovative 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 and budget control. You will liaise with clients and contribute to business development and marketing activities, including 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 that supports your professional growth and wellbeing.

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

About you
Strong communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Motivated to contribute to business development and marketing activities. Able to manage and mentor junior staff, including line management responsibilities where appropriate. Committed to delivering high quality environmental consultancy services within a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications
Degree level education, preferably a master's degree. Full membership of a relevant professional institute such as the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent. Chartered Environmentalist status is desirable but not mandatory.