Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.
Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the world’s most inspiring projects. We believe that by giving our people the freedom to be creative, we will produce work that continuously redefines quality across our firm. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to work within our Environmental Consulting business delivering EIAs across the UK, primarily for energy projects. Ideally the candidate will be based in the Yorkshire/ Humber/ Teesside area to enable close working with key members of the energy consenting team. You will deliver impact assessments for projects at all levels, including major national infrastructure, with a focus on the energy sector and in particular the solar sector. Clients will include private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and design specialists, and will work closely with technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services.
We require someone with existing environmental consultancy experience. Project management and experience of the Development Consent Order application process.
Your remit will be to undertake technical work as well as assist with project management, proposal preparation and marketing activities. This will include:
1. Delivering environmental impact assessment projects – this will involve managing the assessment process and technical teams and reviewing all technical inputs.
2. Undertaking environmental and sustainability appraisals
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking for people who:
3. Have Environmental impact assessment (EIA) experience.
4. Energy, solar and DCO experience preferred.
5. Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable working on multiple tasks and projects at any one time.
6. Have a proven ability to project manage environmental projects, successfully managing teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams.
7. Be chartered or close to achieving chartership.
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.