Senior​/Principal Environmental Consultant; Transport

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant (Transport)

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Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We are more than just a consultancy firm – we are a passionate collective committed to shaping a better world. Our employee ownership ensures independence and client focus, while our values guide our actions. We believe in the power of purpose and Total Design, creating safe, sustainable, and resilient places.

Join Arup and be part of a dynamic, collaborative team. Our environmental consultants work closely with technical specialists, engineers and planners to deliver comprehensive solutions. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff and collaborate across disciplines and regions. Our team structure fosters innovation, knowledge sharing and professional growth. At Arup you belong to an extraordinary collective that values individuality and diverse perspectives and you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work that benefits your career, our members and the communities we serve.

Join Arup as a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant and Make a Positive Impact! Are you an experienced environmental consultant looking to make a significant impact? At Arup, we offer you the chance to work on transformative projects, including the West Yorkshire Mass Transit and other groundbreaking transport initiatives. Our experts design critical infrastructure and urban environments that shape modern life.

We aim to create a better world by delivering positive outcomes for our clients and society while safeguarding our planet.

As a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant at Arup, you will have the chance to lead and contribute to projects that genuinely make a real difference. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our projects, ensuring they are not only successful but also sustainable. You will have the opportunity to work across multiple sectors, but with a particular focus on the transport sector, working on and leading projects across all modes of transport, with a particular focus on sustainable transport modes and integrated transport systems.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and design and drive the right solutions to environmental challenges.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of EIA reports, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and client expectations and elevating their value to identify and value enhancements as well as appropriate mitigation.
• Build relationships with regulatory authorities, stakeholders and clients to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Provide expert advice on environmental policies, regulations and best practices.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of environmental management plans and compliance with EIA conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering or a related field.
• Full membership of an appropriate institute (e.g. Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent).
• Professional experience in environmental consulting.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects in the transport sector.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices. Experience of the Transport and Works Act consenting regime is desirable but not essential.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Karin Spies

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

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