Senior Environmental Consultant

Arup; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant in York, England. The role focuses on delivering environmental impact assessments for significant national projects in transport, water, and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, experience in environmental consultancy, and strong analytical skills. Join a diverse team dedicated to shaping a sustainable future through innovative consultancy services.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Profit Share

Qualifications

• Existing environmental consultancy experience.
• Education to degree level, preferably a master’s degree.
• Member of an appropriate institute, or working towards membership.

Responsibilities

• Write sections of environmental reports, including EIA screening letters.
• Contribute to bids and presentations for projects.
• Support technical leads on projects.

Skills

Environmental consultancy experience

Good analytical skills

Understanding of environmental legislation

Coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments

Education

Master's degree

Degree level education

Job description

Senior Environmental Consultant – Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world.

As part of the Climate and Sustainability Services business, Arup’s environment team leads and delivers Environmental Impact Assessments, working with a variety of technical disciplines on nationally significant projects. These include renewable energy projects such as the Ocean Winds Offshore Wind EIA, transport projects such as West Yorkshire Mass Transit Environmental Partner and critical infrastructure projects such as Great Grid Upgrade and Thames Tideway plus many more. We are seeking consultants who have a curious mindset, want to deliver technical excellence and take a lead on the major cross‑cutting environmental agenda, helping to embed environment and sustainability into the projects we deliver.

The Opportunity

The position is for a Senior Environmental Consultant to be based in the North and focused on delivering environmental impact assessments for major national infrastructure projects in transport, water and energy across the UK. Clients will range from renewable energy developers to public sector authorities and from large organisations to start‑ups. You will be working in a global multi‑disciplinary team alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists to deliver industry‑leading environment and sustainability consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Write sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, non‑technical sections of Environmental Statements; support the review of technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance.
• Input into environmental design and apply environmental‑led design principles.
• Contribute to bids and presentations.
• Support technical leads on projects and assist teams with proposal preparation.
• Support team leaders in delivering major projects.

Is this role right for you?

You will be motivated and enthusiastic, with existing environmental consultancy experience and possess the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Education to degree level, preferably a master’s degree.
• Member of an appropriate institute, full membership or working towards full membership (e.g. Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or equivalent).
• Experience in coordinating EIAs, successfully working with teams of technical specialists and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of environmental legislation, and some experience of applying relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types.
• Good analytical skills with a focus on finding solutions, particularly in relation to assessment delivery and bringing together multi‑disciplinary teams.

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.

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. 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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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Analyst, Consulting, and Business Development

Industries

Business Consulting and Services, Design Services, and Environmental Services

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