Senior Environmental & Social Advisory Lead (Lenders)

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup’s Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team provides environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on major projects worldwide. The role focuses on leading due diligence, monitoring and advisory assignments across infrastructure, energy, transport, water and built environment sectors.

The successful candidate will mentor colleagues, grow client relationships and contribute to expanding Arup's LESA services

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing environmental and social impacts and risks across major infrastructure, energy, transport, water or industrial projects.
• Experience leading lender-funded E&S due diligence, monitoring and advisory assignments with knowledge of international lender requirements.
• Proven track record in developing client relationships, winning work and contributing to business growth.
• Strong communicator with experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental and social due diligence, monitoring and advisory assignments for lender-financed projects.
• Providing technical leadership on international E&S standards, lender requirements and industry best practice.
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on programme and budget.
• Developing and growing client relationships while supporting business development and proposal activities.
• Mentoring and developing team members and promoting collaboration across disciplines and geographies.
• Contributing to innovation, thought leadership and strategic growth initiatives across Arup's global network.
• Undertaking occasional international travel to support projects and client engagement.

Skills

E&S Risk Management

Lender due diligence

Client relationship development

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

Arup’s Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team provides environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on major projects worldwide. The role focuses on leading due diligence, monitoring and advisory assignments across infrastructure, energy, transport, water and built environment sectors.

The successful candidate will mentor colleagues, grow client relationships and contribute to expanding Arup's LESA services