Water Strategy & Policy Advisor

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Profit Share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a junior consultant to join our Strategic Water Services team in offices across the UK, including Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham. You will help deliver strategic advisory services for water sector clients, collaborating with regulators, governments and investors to tackle nationally significant challenges.

Responsibilities include shaping water sector strategy, policy and investment decisions; analysing data for strategic recommendations; engaging stakeholders; and supporting

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, economics, geography or related field.
• Experience in water, regulation, asset management or related field.
• Knowledge of water regulation and price reviews.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Shape water sector strategy, policy and investment decisions.
• Support clients on climate resilience and infrastructure challenges.
• Analysing data and evidence to develop strategic recommendations.
• Engaging water companies, regulators, governments and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Supporting project delivery and client relationships.
• Contributing to thought leadership and industry best practice.
• Developing expertise through training and varied projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship-building

Education

Engineering degree

Economics degree

Geography degree

Environmental science degree

Water science degree

Public policy degree

Job description

Arup is seeking a junior consultant to join our Strategic Water Services team in offices across the UK, including Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham. You will help deliver strategic advisory services for water sector clients, collaborating with regulators, governments and investors to tackle nationally significant challenges.

Responsibilities include shaping water sector strategy, policy and investment decisions; analysing data for strategic recommendations; engaging stakeholders; and supporting