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.
Opportunity
We have a new opportunity for an Associate Director Energy Consultant to lead our Urban Energy and District Heating team in the North. The North region encompasses our Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield offices.
Our Urban Energy work is focused on regional, city and campus scale low/zero carbon heat generation energy centres and heat network projects. Our service offering spans strategic energy planning, master‑planning, technology and system selection comparative options appraisals, techno‑economic feasibility, procurement advice, through to the delivery of the full range of multi‑disciplinary design, project management and construction services.
As part of a wider Energy Advisory service offerings to all public and private sectors the Urban Energy business also provides a full range of services in support of the development and delivery of solar photovoltaics, electricity storage, energy recovery facilities, data centre energy generation, energy sector and digital market development research.
Role Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver the Urban Energy growth strategy across the North, aligned with the wider Advisory business and UK‑wide Urban Energy priorities.
* Lead and grow the team through staff development and recruitment, while acting as Project Director to deliver high‑quality client outcomes and strong commercial performance.
* Deepen relationships with existing key clients, build connections with new ones, and contribute to work‑winning strategies across the UKIMEA region by engaging clients and supply chain partners to create opportunities, particularly in net zero and decarbonisation across urban energy sectors.
* Lead heat network policy development and analysis, carbon management, renewables, and climate services initiatives with regional stakeholders, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated projects.
* Prepare bids for client opportunities and funding rounds, focusing on decarbonisation.
* Derive and contribute to research initiatives internally, with clients and institutions.
Qualifications
* BSc or higher in Electrical, Mechanical or Energy Engineering and be a chartered member of a relevant professional institution. Being actively involved in an institution is a preference and alternative degrees will be considered if accompanied by the relevant experience.
* A strong technical background is essential, with experience in energy systems implementation. Technical and economic modelling and HMT business case development experience would be desirable.
* Experience leading technical consulting projects, including energy infrastructure feasibility studies, asset portfolio strategies and area energy strategies for public and private clients.
* Passion for people leadership and development with interpersonal skills to work collaboratively. Ability to communicate effectively both technically and non‑technically with colleagues, clients of all types, including engineers, developers, facility managers and policymakers.
Benefits
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success, including competitive pay, benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover are available. Flexible benefits are also offered to support wellbeing.
Equal Opportunities
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.
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