Environmental Consultant

Arup; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant. The role involves delivering environmental impact assessments for various projects and collaborating with specialist teams. Candidates should have graduate level education and environmental consultancy experience. This position is ideal for those looking to contribute to meaningful projects while being part of a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in environmental science or related field.
• Experience in coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Ability to apply environmental legislation and policy.
• Skilled in working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Writing environmental reports and EIA documentation.
• Assisting in proposal preparation and project technical work.
• Supporting team leaders in project delivery.

Skills

Environmental consultancy experience

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Education

Degree level education, preferably master's

Membership in appropriate institute

Job description

The position is for a Senior Environmental Consultant to be based in the North and focused on delivering environmental impact assessments for major national infrastructure projects in transport, water and energy across the UK. Clients will range from renewable energy developers to public sector authorities and from large organisations to start-ups. You will be working in a global multi-disciplinary team alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists to deliver industry-leading environment and sustainability consultancy services.

Your remit will be to undertake technical work, supporting technical leads on projects, assisting teams with proposal preparation and supporting the team leaders in delivering major projects. You will be responsible for:

• Writing sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, non-technical sections of Environmental Statements, Supporting the review of technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance.
• Inputting to environmental design and applying environmental-led design principles. Contributing to bids and presentations.

At Arup, you will belong to an extraordinary collective where we encourage a curious mindset and individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to the clients and communities we serve and to your career, to our members and Arup.

You will be motivated and enthusiastic, with existing some environmental consultancy experience and possess the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Education to degree level, preferably a master's degree.
• Member of an appropriate institute, full membership or working towards full membership. This could include the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or equivalent.
• Have some experience in co-ordinating EIAs, successfully working with teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams.
• An understanding of environmental legislation, and some experience of applying relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types.
• Good analytical skills with a focus on finding solutions, particularly in relation to assessment delivery and bringing together multi-disciplinary teams.

Joining Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

As part of the Climate and Sustainability Services business, Arup's environment team lead and deliver Environmental Impact Assessments, working with a variety of technical disciplines on nationally significant projects. These include renewable energy projects such as the Ocean Winds Offshore Wind EIA, transport projects such as West Yorkshire Mass Transit Environmental Partner and critical infrastructure projects such as Great Grid Upgrade and Thames Tideway plus many more. We are seeking consultants who have a curious mindset, want to deliver technical excellence and take a lead on the major cross-cutting environmental agenda, helping to embed environment and sustainability into the projects we deliver.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup is shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!, At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Benefits

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.