Senior Environmental Consultant

isepglobal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and design consultancy is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant in London. This role involves delivering environmental impact assessments for major national infrastructure and urban development projects. You will manage project teams, prepare reports, and liaise with clients. Ideal candidates will have a degree, relevant membership, and project experience, particularly in Energy and Water sectors. Join a collaborative environment focused on delivering sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental projects successfully.
• Experience in Energy and/or Water sectors is desirable.
• Familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental impact assessments for varied projects.
• Write and review environmental reports and statements.
• Manage project budgets and assessment processes.

Skills

Good knowledge of environmental legislation

Ability to manage teams

Client liaison skills

Education

Degree level education, preferably a master's degree

Full membership of an appropriate institute (e.g., IEMA)

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.

We work with infrastructure developers, property companies, governments and landowners embed effective management of land, air and water through planning, delivery and operation of new and retrofit projects. Our service is comprehensive, including air quality, biodiversity, noise, community engagement, environmental assessment and management, land quality, water, resources and waste, and the maintenance and protection of historic environments.

Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

About this career opportunity

The position is for a Senior Environmental Consultant to work within the Assessments team in our Climate Change and Sustainability Services business in London. You will deliver impact assessments for projects at all levels, including major national infrastructure (transport, water and energy sectors) and urban development projects. Clients will include private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, and will work closely with technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services.

Your remit will be to undertake technical work as well as assist with proposal preparation and marketing activities. You will be accountable for:

• Delivering environmental impact assessment projects - this will involve managing the assessment process and technical teams and reviewing all technical inputs.
• Writing environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, Environmental Statements, and other environmental reports.
• Reviewing topic reports/inputs for compliance with EIA Regulations and project details.
• Project management activities including programming and budget control.
• Conveying and liaising with clients.
• Assisting with impact assessment team business development and marketing.
• Preparing bids and presentations.

Good knowledge of environmental legislation, and application of relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types. Have a proven ability to project manage environmental projects, successfully managing teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams. Working within a commercial environment, including client liaison, programme and time management, quality assurance and financial/budget control. Ability to manage and direct more junior staff, including line management duties where appropriate. Providing advice on environmental mitigation and enhancement measures.

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

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with:

• Education to degree level, preferably a master's degree.
• Full membership of an appropriate institute (e.g. Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent).
• Chartered Environmentalist status but not mandatory.
• Project experience in Energy and/or Water sectors desirable.
• Experience of the Planning Act 2008 Development Consent Order (DCO) process. (desirable).

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at [e-mail]. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

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 recognizes 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 of 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.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you\'ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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 Karin Spies [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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 30 January 2026

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