Senior Carbon and Climate Consultant

Bachelor or master's qualification in a relevant field, such as Carbon and/or Climate Change Management, Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Environmental Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science (with appropriate and relevant knowledge).

Appropriate chartership or working towards - e.g. Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv, CEng) Desirable.

Knowledge in carbon assessment and modelling including development of mitigation strategies.

Appreciation of UK and/or devolved administration policy and regulatory framework for carbon and climate.

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

As part of the Climate and Sustainability business, our consultants have extensive expertise in carbon management. Arup has been involved in numerous projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable practices.

As the UK Government's sustainability consultant for COP26, Arup developed a Carbon Management Plan and established a sustainable supply chain. We supported the G7 Summit 2021 in achieving ISO 20121 certification and delivering a carbon-neutral event.

For Queen's University Belfast, we devised a Net Zero Plan, provided decarbonisation services for Northern Ireland Water, and developed emissions monitoring tools for VisitScotland. We also collaborated with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on an emissions pathway analysis tool.

For major infrastructure projects such as TRU and The Holyhead Hydrogen Hub, our consultants drive carbon improvements as part of wider design teams.

Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, our multidisciplinary approach allows us to tackle the most complex sustainability challenges and deliver impactful results.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Consultant in carbon management and assessment for a range of projects which might include developing Net Zero strategies and action plans; sustainability supply chain management; or environmental impact assessment for major infrastructure projects and other development. We are looking for someone who acknowledges our passion for shaping a better world and will help to develop and deliver our carbon and climate change services bringing technical expertise delivering consultancy services.

The role can sit in any one of our eleven offices across the North and key accountabilities will include undertaking carbon assessments and providing advice on decarbonisation; running carbon workshops with developers and design teams; whole life carbon assessment for a range of infrastructure and energy projects; undertaking technical reviews of others' carbon modelling; and bringing knowledge to reinforce advice on carbon management to external and internal clients. You will also support the team in business development activities such as preparation of expressions of interest and proposals, networking and client engagement activities.

As Senior Consultant you will develop and convey your knowledge in carbon and climate change in the development of our services and the skills of others. You will be curious about the links between national policy on climate mitigation, economic growth, and wider sustainability benefits and will bring your own distinctive skills and knowledge to support the delivery of new services to our 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., 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 .