Climate & Sustainability Consultant

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Résumé du poste

Arup is seeking a Sustainability Consultant to join our team of environmental scientists, planners, engineers and urban design specialists in the UK. You will work across sectors, collaborating with internal and external disciplines to deliver high-quality climate and sustainability consultancy services.

You will analyse sustainability data, support literature reviews, and contribute to deliverables such as sustainability strategies and climate risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography or related field.
• Exposure to sustainability work welcomed but not essential.
• Commitment to sustainable development and desire to shape a better world.
• Ability to work across disciplines and with clients in diverse teams.

Responsabilités

• Analyse sustainability and greenhouse gas data at organisational and project level.
• Support literature reviews, policy appraisals, and peer review of best practice guidance.
• Assist with gap analyses and sustainability performance assessments.
• Help prepare and facilitate client meetings and workshops.
• Contribute to deliverables including sustainability strategies, assessments and climate-related reports.
• Support planning and budget coordination on smaller projects.
• Assist with bids, tenders and internal research.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Collaborative work

Open-mindedness

Sustainability mindset

Formation

Environmental Science or related field

Description du poste

We are recruiting a Sustainability Consultant to join our talented team of environmental scientists, planners, engineers, and urban design specialists. Whether you are starting out, returning to the profession, or bringing transferable skills from a different field, we want to hear from you.

You will work across a range of sectors and project types, collaborating closely with technical disciplines both internal and external to Arup to deliver high-quality climate and sustainability consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse sustainability and greenhouse gas emission data at organisation and project level
• Support literature reviews, policy appraisals, and peer review of best practice guidance
• Assist with gap analysis and sustainability performance assessments
• Help prepare and facilitate client meetings and internal and external workshops
• Contribute to deliverables including sustainability strategies, BREEAM Infrastructure assessments, TCFD and TNFD assurance frameworks, social value impact reports, climate risk assessments, carbon management plans, and Environmental Impact Assessment climate chapters
• Support planning and budget coordination on smaller-scale projects
• Assist with bids, tenders, and internal research and skills network activities

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Sustainability, or a related discipline
• Some exposure to sustainability work — through study, volunteering, or professional experience — is welcome but not essential
• A commitment to sustainable development and the ambition to help shape a better world
• Critical thinking and curiosity — someone who questions assumptions and explores new approaches with an open mind
• The ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, with clients, and within diverse teams

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Lei Padua at [e-mail]. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 recognizes 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Lei Padua at Lei [e-mail]. to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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