Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join Arup, a global firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, where our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years. We work with infrastructure developers, property companies, governments and landowners to embed effective management of land, air and water through planning, delivery and operation of new and retrofit projects. Our services include air quality, biodiversity, noise, community engagement, environmental assessment and management, land quality, water, resources and waste, and the maintenance and protection of historic environments.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join the Assessments team within our Climate Change and Sustainability Services business in London. You will deliver environmental impact assessments for projects across sectors including major national infrastructure (transport, water and energy) and urban development projects. Working in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will collaborate with environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, as well as internal and external technical disciplines, to provide high quality consultancy services.

Your responsibilities will include managing environmental impact assessment projects, leading technical teams, reviewing technical inputs, writing environmental reports such as EIA screening letters, scoping reports and Environmental Statements, and ensuring compliance with EIA Regulations. You will also manage project programming and budgets, liaise with clients, assist with business development and marketing activities, and provide advice on environmental mitigation and enhancement measures.

At Arup, you will be part of an extraordinary collective that values individuality and diverse perspectives. You will have the opportunity to contribute to socially meaningful work that benefits clients and communities while advancing your career.

Experience
- Proven ability to project manage environmental projects, including 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 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 leadership skills with the ability to manage and direct junior staff, including line management duties where appropriate.
- Excellent communication and client liaison skills.
- Motivated to contribute to business development and marketing activities.
- Committed to delivering high quality environmental consultancy services in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

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