Associate Director-Major Infrastructure Dco/Eia

Location: Any of our northern offices in Scotland or EnglandWhy 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 rigour to shape a better world.
As part of the wider Climate and Sustainability Services (CSS) business we are building significant momentum around recent projects, including the Ocean Winds Caledonia Offshore Wind EIA, Glenmuclock Pumped Storage, West Yorkshire Mass Transit Environmental Partner, Great Grid Upgrade and many more projects of national significance and we are looking for an experienced professional to help grow our portfolio of projects, focusing on the major cross-cutting environmental agenda and helping to embed environment and sustainability into the projects we deliver.
The appointed person will have a focus on client and market development, work winning and the delivery of high-value consultancy services.
An important part of the role will be to work in collaboration with a network of experts across Arup's offices throughout the UK and beyond.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced professional to join our growing CSS business in the North as an Associate/Technical Director.
You will help grow our DCO/EIA team across the North of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as working as part of a national network, and a global Skills Network.
We are looking for someone that can advise clients and oversee a range of projects, with a range of contacts across the industry, and a real passion for thought leadership and future thinking to help our clients and stakeholders build a prosperous, low carbon, more equitable future, in line with the Arup values and the UN sustainable development goals.You will have strong interpersonal skills and a wide network, and a proven track record of business and project development.
You will be comfortable working with clients and stakeholders in the public and private sectors, and you will be passionate about bringing together ideas and resources across different organisations.
·       Help to win work, and grow our business in major national infrastructure, with a focus on the energy sector;·       Meet clients and collaborators, help with business development and work-winning, manage and producing bids, client submissions and presentations.·       Direct projects, oversee delivery of good quality work on time and within budget, managing client relationships on projects, ensuring projects are delivered within the parameters of the Arup Management System.·       Help influence our clients and stakeholders to ensure that we build a prosperous, low carbon, more equitable future, in line with the Arup values and the UN sustainable development goals.Is this role right for you?A person who is a good fit for the role will have:Established EIA/DCO project experience on energy projects.Experience of developing clients and securing work.
A range of contacts across the industry, and a real passion for thought leadership.Experience of leading the writing of analytical reports, producing strong PowerPoint presentationsA team-player comfortable with people management, development, and contributing to wider organisational goals.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 youAt 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 ValuesArup 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.
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