Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup’s UK Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation team works across disciplines to deliver meaningful, inclusive engagement on complex infrastructure and major development projects. Alongside planners, engineers, environmental specialists and digital teams, we support transparent consultation that enables better decisions for clients, communities and stakeholders.
The Opportunity
As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate – Stakeholder Engagement to play a key leadership role in shaping and strengthening our national consultation and engagement offer.
In this role you will lead engagement and consultation workstreams across major infrastructure and Development Consent Order (DCO) projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and holding key relationships. You will work closely with the Associate Director to help lead the Stakeholder Engagement team, support tender opportunities, and contribute to the continued development of this national service offering across sectors such as energy, water and transport.
You will lead the development and delivery of engagement strategies, oversee consultation delivery and reporting, and support the use of best‑practice approaches, tools and technologies. Alongside project delivery, you will play an important role in managing projects, budgets and teams, supporting the growth and development of colleagues, and working collaboratively across Arup to deliver high‑quality engagement outcomes.
What We Expect
* Extensive experience leading engagement and consultation on DCO projects during the consenting process
* Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
* A strong interest in, and understanding of, the political and policy context affecting the built environment and major infrastructure
* A good knowledge of, and interest in, digital communications and engagement tools
* A willingness to work flexibly and travel across the UK to support clients and projects when needed
* Comfortable managing projects, teams and budgets, overseeing suppliers and contractors, and supporting the development of junior colleagues, including through line management
* Sector experience in energy, transport or water, particularly within communications, consultation and engagement, would be desirable
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 recognises 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 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.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
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.
Closing Date
30.04.2026
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