Why 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, the Sustainability Consulting team are at the forefront of delivering climate, carbon and ESG advisory support to private and public sector clients.
We are looking for an experienced professional to join our team and 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 RoleThe position is for an Associate Director in Sustainability to be based in an office in our North-West & Yorkshire geography and to help win and deliver projects across the UK.
Your remit will be to undertake technical work, develop client relationships as well as assist with proposal preparation and marketing activities and;· Help to win work, and grow our business in front end sustainability advisory services;· Meet clients and collaborators, help with business development and work-winning, manage and producing bids, client submissions and presentations.· Manage 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?You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with existing environmental /sustainability consultancy experience.
The individual will require the following knowledge, skills and attributes:· Established climate, carbon and ESG project experience.· Experience of developing clients and securing work.
· Experience of leading the writing of analytical reports, producing strong PowerPoint presentations.A 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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