Senior Lenders' Environmental & Social Advisory Lead

Arup; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile projects

Career development

Flexible working arrangements

Access to technical networks

Inclusive, collaborative culture

Job summary

Arup’s LESA team offers environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders and project sponsors on major infrastructure projects worldwide. You will manage E&S assessments, due diligence and monitoring for diverse sectors across multiple geographies, influencing best practice and driving positive change.

You will lead LESA assignments, nurture client relationships, contribute to thought leadership and mentor junior colleagues while expanding technical expertise within a global

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Environmental & Social risk management.
• Strong knowledge of international lender standards and E&S due diligence.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing client relationships.
• Track record in business development and winning work.
• Experience across infrastructure, energy, transport, water or industry.
• Experience as an Independent Environmental & Social Consultant (IESC).
• Knowledge of ESMS and ESIA requirements.
• Additional language skills such as French, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin or Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex Environmental & Social (E&S) advisory projects for lenders, investors and developers.
• Provide expert advice on international lender standards, including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and related frameworks.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and winning work.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects across a range of sectors and geographies.
• Mentor and support the development of colleagues while helping grow the business.

Skills

E&S risk management

Stakeholder management

Business development

Project leadership

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Cross-sector experience

ESMS/ESIA knowledge

Independent E&S consultant

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / related field

Chartered status

Job description

Arup’s LESA team offers environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders and project sponsors on major infrastructure projects worldwide. You will manage E&S assessments, due diligence and monitoring for diverse sectors across multiple geographies, influencing best practice and driving positive change.

You will lead LESA assignments, nurture client relationships, contribute to thought leadership and mentor junior colleagues while expanding technical expertise within a global