Energy Consultant/Project Manager

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Profit share

Job summary

Arup’s Energy Advisory team across the Midlands, Wales and West is recruiting Energy Advisory Consultants / Project Managers to join us. You will support the delivery of energy projects and programmes, take ownership of defined work packages and manage smaller commissions with appropriate support.

The roles suit those with established experience in electricity transmission, renewables, hydrogen or CCUS, capable of understanding client needs and delivering practical solutions with colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, project delivery or energy sector with track record of supporting projects to time and budget.
• Ability to understand client needs and translate analysis into practical recommendations.
• Comfort with leading deliverables and working with cross‑Arup teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as project manager on smaller commissions or support larger programmes and frameworks, owning scope, programme, fee, quality and risk.
• Help clients understand needs, assess options and develop practical delivery strategies.
• Produce outputs such as reports, option assessments, strategies and client presentations.

Skills

Onshore transmission

Renewables & energy storage

Offshore HVDC

Hydrogen & decarbonisation

CCUS

Low-carbon heat & nuclear

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Moving away from fossil fuels and accelerating the transformation of the global energy system are vital to the low‑carbon future we all want to achieve. Arup is committed to imagining, designing and realising the energy solutions that will shape that system. We take a whole‑system perspective, working across every element of the energy system, from feasibility studies and infrastructure planning through to core engineering and delivery. This creates opportunities for our people to work at the heart of the energy transition and help turn ambitious ideas into lasting impact.

The Opportunities

Our Energy Advisory team in the Midlands, Wales and West are recruiting Energy Advisory Consultants /Project Managers to join us! Our team combines advisory and project delivery, and these roles span both. We are a multidisciplinary group of consultants and project managers, advising developers, utilities, network operators, government bodies and investors across the project lifecycle. We work with the organisations shaping the UK energy system: network owners and system operators including National Grid and NESO; government and public bodies such as DESNZ, Great British Energy and The Crown Estate; offshore wind developers including Cerulean Winds and Copenhagen Offshore Partners; and major generators including Uniper, SSE and RWE.

As a member of the team, you will support the delivery of energy projects and programmes. You will take ownership of defined work packages and manage smaller commissions, with support appropriate to your experience. the roles require an adaptable and curious approach, understanding the clients needs and working with colleagues across Arup to find a practical way forward.

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.

Are these roles right for you?

We are particularly interested in people with established experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Onshore electricity transmission and distribution and Onshore renewable generation and energy storage,


• Offshore interconnectors and HVDC transmission systems and Offshore wind.


• Hydrogen, low‑carbon fuels and industrial decarbonisation.


• Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).


• Urban and low‑carbon heat and nuclear new build and decommissioning.

Your Role May Include

• Acting as project manager on smaller commissions or supporting others on larger programmes and frameworks. and being accountable for scope, programme, fee, quality and risk. This includes the delivery of major capital projects and programmes, from early feasibility and consenting through to procurement, construction and handover.


• Helping clients understand their needs, assess options and develop practical project or delivery strategies.


• Producing clear outputs such as reports, option assessments, strategies, business case inputs and client presentations.

We recognise that relevant experience can be gained through different career paths, and we do not expect candidates to fully meet every criterion. You may have a degree in relevant subject and chartered or working towards it, through APM, ICE, IMechE, IET, RICS, CIOB, CMI the Energy Institute or other relevant professional bodies.

• Relevant experience in consulting, project delivery, infrastructure or the energy sector with a track record of supporting projects or major workstreams to time, budget and quality.


• A trusted adviser approach: understanding what clients really need, challenging constructively and turning analysis into clear recommendations


• Ability to take ownership of deliverables, manage competing priorities and escal…


• Confident use of digital and AI tools, and an interest in using them to improve how we deliver for clients.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

What We Offer You

• We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.


• In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto 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.


• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.


• 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.

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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/.

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 28 th of November - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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