DCO Associate Director

We are seeking an Associate Director DCO/ EIA Consultant to work within our CSS business in North West and Yorkshire. You will deliver impact assessments for projects at all levels, including major national infrastructure, with a focus on the energy sector. Clients will primarily be in the private developers, but may include public sector authorities and other organisations. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and design specialists, and will work closely with technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services.

We require a motivated, enthusiastic and competent individual and existing environmental consultancy experience is essential. Project management experience and experience of the Development Consent Order application process for energy projects is also required.

Your remit will be to undertake technical work as well as provide technical review of deliverables, assist with project management, proposal preparation and marketing activities. You will be responsible for:

• Delivering environmental impact assessment projects - this will involve managing the assessment process and technical teams and reviewing all technical inputs



• Undertaking environmental and sustainability appraisals



• Leading projects and working closely with clients


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.


• Environmental impact assessment (EIA) experience



• Development Consent Order project experience on energy projects



• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable working on multiple tasks and projects at any one time



• Have a proven ability to project manage environmental projects, successfully managing teams of technical specialists and multi-disciplinary teams



• A good communicator, Preferably chartered
  
  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., If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.


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 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 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.