Overview
Arup is looking to recruit Associate Directors who are passionate about consenting and delivering infrastructure across the transport, water and energy sectors. This role leads the development of our consenting business, building on our strong position across markets, and works on some of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
* Develop client relationships and identify project opportunities.
* Lead teams in bidding and delivering projects across the transport, energy and water businesses.
* Provide strategic direction to the team, ensuring project delivery, quality assurance and profitability.
* Interface with multi‑disciplinary project teams across Arup to maximise opportunities and integrate delivery.
* Engage with existing and potential clients, positioning Arup for repeat work and new opportunities.
* Promote Arup’s profile in the marketplace through marketing and publicity efforts.
* Develop team members and support the growth of the national town planning team.
Qualifications
* Education to degree level and Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI).
* Strong proven consultancy skills and ability to focus on and exceed client expectations, including drafting consenting strategies, engagement strategies, planning reports and managing consent applications.
* Experience across different consenting regimes and drafting consent strategies.
* Experience leading teams in the bidding and delivery of projects, including technical specialists, multi‑disciplinary teams and sourcing sub‑consultants.
* Experience working within a commercial environment – bids, project delivery, client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control.
Benefits
Arup offers an attractive total reward package that recognises each member’s contribution, including competitive pay, profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection and flexible benefits. The company also provides extensive learning opportunities and supports health and wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity
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, ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Arup welcomes candidates from all walks of life and fosters an inclusive culture across gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and other identities.
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