Senior Project Manager –Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisory

Arup; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development within a global org

Access to industry networks

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Job summary

Arup’s Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team seeks an experienced Environmental & Social professional to support a growing portfolio of industrial and energy projects worldwide. You will lead ESIA, ESDD, and due diligence for lender‑financed projects, coordinating international multidisciplinary teams and building strong client relationships while supporting business development.

You will contribute to capability development and mentor junior colleagues, across Arup's global

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ESIA and ESDD for infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to conduct gap analyses, and monitoring/assurance activities.
• Experience applying COMAH regulations, BAT assessments or similar frameworks.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary projects with client engagement.
• Qualification/progress toward chartership or membership in a recognised body.
• Experience in industrial processing, energy sectors or hydrogen/ammonia projects.
• Ability to work in French or Spanish; knowledge of EHSS management systems.
• Experience in developing in developing country contexts and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental & Social assessments, due diligence and monitoring for lender‑financed projects.
• Act as Project Manager or Technical Lead on international assignments.
• Coordinate inputs from specialists to meet budget, schedule and quality targets.
• Build and maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to capability development.

Skills

ESIA

ESDD

Monitoring

Multidisciplinary leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

French/Spanish ability

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Professional body membership (ISEP/IES/RGS)

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup's globally connected and multidisciplinary Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team provides environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on complex infrastructure projects worldwide. Working across sectors including transport, energy, water and emerging low-carbon technologies, the team supports clients throughout the project lifecycle by delivering Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), due diligence, lender monitoring, management systems development and implementation support in line with international standards including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, EIB Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and World Bank requirements.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Social (E&S) professional to join our growing LESA team and support a rapidly expanding portfolio of industrial and new energy carrier developments, including hydrogen, green and blue ammonia, sustainable fuels and battery energy storage projects.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile international projects, advising lenders, project sponsors and investors on environmental and social risks across multiple geographies. You will collaborate with industry-leading specialists across Arup's global network while developing your expertise in lender advisory services and supporting the transition to a low‑carbon future.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading Environmental & Social assessments, due diligence, monitoring and assurance assignments for lender‑financed projects.
• Acting as Project Manager or Technical Lead on multidisciplinary international projects.
• Managing project teams, coordinating specialist inputs and ensuring project delivery to budget, programme and quality requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting business development and winning work.
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to capability development across the business.

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

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who:

• Have strong experience managing environmental and social impacts and risks for complex infrastructure, industrial or energy projects across diverse international contexts.
• Have proven expertise applying lender requirements and international standards through Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD), gap analyses, monitoring and assurance activities.
• Have experience applying COMAH regulations, BAT assessments or similar environmental risk management frameworks within industrial, energy or process‑based industries.
• Have a track record of leading multidisciplinary projects, building trusted client relationships and contributing to business development and work‑winning activities.
• Hold a degree in a relevant discipline and are professionally qualified, working towards chartership, or hold membership of a relevant professional body such as ISEP, IES or RGS.
• Experience within industrial processing, oil & gas, petrochemical or emerging energy sectors, including hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels or battery energy storage projects.
• Ability to work in French or Spanish.
• Experience developing and implementing Environmental, Health, Safety and Social Management Systems.
• Experience working on projects in developing country contexts.
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent certification.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification.

***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

• Opportunity to work on high‑profile and nationally significant projects globally.
• Career development within a global multidisciplinary organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to industry‑leading technical networks and expertise.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on sustainable outcomes.

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 [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.