Corporate Strategy Consultant
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
New
Strategic Advisory Services
Corporate Services
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Joining Arup
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The Opportunity
Join Arup's Strategy Office and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's strategic direction. Working closely with the Executive Board, the Chief Strategy Officer, and COOs for Business & Markets and Performance & Operations, you'll support the delivery and impact measurement of Arup's corporate strategy. This global, internally focused role is designed to strengthen market insight capabilities and deliver strategic recommendations that guide key decisions across the firm.
Is This Role Right for You?
If you're a strategic thinker with experience in corporate or management consulting, and you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-regional environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence Arup's long-term vision. You'll be comfortable working across diverse teams, translating complex data into actionable insights, and driving high-impact projects that shape the future of transport, energy, and property sectors. Passionate about evidence-based decision-making and collaborative leadership? You'll fit right in.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver biannual strategy reviews and support strategic projects in collaboration with the Global Corporate Strategy Lead
* Lead strategic analyses on market entry, growth, performance optimization, and transformation
* Provide expertise in market sizing, competitive analysis, scenario planning, and ROI modelling
* Support Board-level strategy initiatives and quarterly KPI reviews
* Coordinate cross-functional teams and integrate diverse data sources into strategic recommendations
* Manage external consultants and ensure alignment with internal expectations
* Build and maintain a centralized knowledge base of market intelligence and strategic benchmarks
* Collaborate with portfolio leaders to align business plans with global strategy
* Develop tools and methodologies to grow Arup's Market Insights function
* Contribute to firm-wide initiatives including capability building and long-term strategic planning
Success Measures
* Delivery of two strategy reviews and five strategic support projects annually
* Strengthening of KPI frameworks and balanced scorecard processes
* Development of internal and external networks to support strategic initiatives
Required Skills & Experience
* Experience within strategy consulting or corporate strategy, ideally in a global context
* Expertise in Arup's core sectors: transport, energy, and property
* Degree in business, economics, public policy, or related field
* Strong analytical skills and experience with strategic modelling tools
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with executive stakeholders
Personal Attributes
* Strategic, proactive, and intellectually curious
* Excellent communicator and relationship builder
* Adaptable, resilient, and impact-driven
* Committed to mentoring and inclusive team culture
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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 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 (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. Discover more about life at Arup at
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Recruitment Agencies
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Closing Date 6th October 2025 We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.