Senior Consultant – Information Governance

Arup; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Hybrid working

Well-being culture

Job summary

Arup in Dublin is seeking a Senior Consultant to guide complex information governance projects for public-sector and regulated infrastructure. You will lead defined workstreams, shape information strategy, information stewardship and regulatory assurance, and connect technical detail with strategic priorities for clients.

This role emphasizes client workshops, multidisciplinary delivery, and coaching colleagues, with a hybrid working model and opportunities to grow expertise across asset

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex information governance, data management or advisory assignments.
• Strong client-facing experience, including leading workshops and communicating with senior stakeholders.
• Experience solving complex problems by integrating technical and advisory perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined workstreams and projects independently, delivering agreed outcomes and client service.
• Develop Asset Information Requirements and deliver integrated information strategy, stewardship and regulatory assurance.
• Deliver regulatory assurance outputs supporting public-sector compliance with European data legislation and standards.
• Lead client workshops and develop clear recommendations with strategic relevance.
• Manage multidisciplinary assignments, including scope, budgets, risks and delivery controls.
• Build trusted client relationships and coach colleagues through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Information governance

Data management

Regulatory compliance

AI readiness

Job description

Dublin, Ireland

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Dublin.

Help public-sector clients turn complex information into confident decisions and sustainable, resilient infrastructure.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Information Governance team works across asset management, regulatory compliance, data governance and emerging AI technologies. Through Arup’s Total Design approach, we combine management consulting with digital and technical expertise to establish trusted information, improve decision-making and support resilient infrastructure across Ireland and Europe.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Dublin team and help deliver our Information Governance offering. You will lead defined workstreams and projects across information strategy, information stewardship, regulatory assurance and AI readiness, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical client outcomes.

This is an opportunity to build on your experience leading specialist data or information advisory work taking ownership of multidisciplinary Information Governance assignments, client outcomes, commercial delivery and colleague development

As a Senior Consultant – Information Governance at Arup, you will:

Lead defined workstreams and projects independently, delivering agreed outcomes, quality, commercial performance and client service.

Develop Asset Information Requirements and deliver integrated information strategy, information stewardship, regulatory assurance and AI readiness solutions.

Deliver regulatory assurance outputs supporting public-sector compliance with European data legislation and standards.

Lead client workshops and develop clear recommendations that connect technical detail with strategic priorities, responsibilities and next steps.

Manage multidisciplinary assignments, including scope, change, budgets, risks, opportunities, delivery controls and quality standards.

Build trusted client relationships, develop reusable delivery methods and support colleagues through coaching, review, knowledge sharing and technical networks.

Does this role inspire you?

We are looking for someone who can lead complex advisory assignments and help clients move from information complexity to practical action. We also value:

Relevant degree or equivalent experience, with professional qualification where applicable, and demonstrable delivery of complex information governance, data management or advisory assignments.

Strong client-facing experience, including leading workshops, developing recommendations and communicating with senior stakeholders.

Experience resolving complex problems by integrating technical and advisory perspectives.

Experience delivering advisory work in infrastructure, transport, government or another regulated sector.

Experience leading multidisciplinary projects, managing delivery controls and developing less-experienced colleagues.

Advantageous: Experience across asset information requirements, European data legislation and standards, information strategy and stewardship, regulatory assurance, AI readiness, and the development of reusable advisory methods for public-sector or regulated-infrastructure clients; knowledge of information architecture, data standards and interoperability; experience supporting public-sector policy, standards or implementation programmes and methods supporting proposals and service improvement; participation in professional networks and relevant specialist accreditation.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share programme, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programmes and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.

Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid approach that supports collaboration, connection and flexibility, aligned with team and project needs.

Well-being and Culture: Join a supportive, inclusive environment where individuality is encouraged and people connect across disciplines, offices and cultures.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

Do you want to join us in shaping a better world?