Overview
Principal Consultant | Lenders Environmental & Social Advisory role at Arup. This opportunity focuses on supporting the Lenders Environmental & Social Advisory business in the UKIMEA region, delivering E&S due diligence and monitoring assignments for lender-financed infrastructure projects.
Key responsibilities
* Managing the delivery of E&S advisory projects including engaging with E&S topic specialists to develop Gap Analysis Reports, E&S Impact Assessments, E&S Due Diligence Reports, E&S Action Plans, E&S Monitoring Reports etc.
* Undertaking short-term travel assignments to international sites to support the delivery of E&S advisory projects.
* Supporting business development and client engagement.
* Mentor and line manage junior colleagues, supporting their professional development and contributing to team growth.
* Driving innovation and thought leadership in sustainable infrastructure.
About 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.
Arups ESG focus has become a central principle of modern business. It encompasses a companys commitment to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, ESG considerations have moved to the forefront of corporate and investor decision-making.
Your opportunity
We are seeking ambitious individuals to support the growth of our Lenders Environmental and Social (E&S) Advisory business in the UKIMEA region. The role focuses on delivering E&S advisory services for lender-financed infrastructure projects, predominantly across the UKIMEA region (UK, India, Middle East, and Africa) but also working globally across the Arup network. You will join an established team to manage the promotion and delivery of Lenders E&S commissions, including E&S due diligence, and Lenders monitoring assignments for internationally high-profile projects. This role is ideal for experienced team players with a passion for sustainability, strong communication and project management skills, and a desire to influence globally impactful projects.
Is this role right for you
We are interested in the following skills:
* Education to degree level, preferably a master’s degree
* Knowledge applying international E&S standards (e.g. IFC, World Bank, Equator Principles) or managing EHS on major construction projects.
* Strong background in ESIA, ESDD, EHS audits, incident investigations, environmental/social management systems etc.
* Project & client management: Proven ability to manage complex projects, proposals, and client relationships across disciplines.
* Experience in managing teams and mentoring junior staff, fostering high-quality project delivery and professional development.
* Chartered Environmentalist status, ISO/NEBOSH certifications. Foreign language skills. Knowledge in renewable energy, power or water-related projects, particularly in developing country contexts. (Desirable)
How to apply
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer
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, 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 karin.spies@arup.com 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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Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Design, Consulting, and Analyst
* Industries: Design Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Environmental Services
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