Asset Management Consultant - Water Sector in Edinburgh

Joining Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Our Asset Management team works across sectors to help clients incorporate innovative and cost‑effective approaches, maximising value from their assets and achieving long‑term economic, environmental and social sustainability goals. We help clients develop asset management strategies, optimise investment plans, implement digital tools and evolve asset management business processes. We are looking for an Asset Management Consultant to join the team specialising in the Water sector. As a consultant you will support delivery of asset management commissions while building lasting relationships with our clients. You will develop your technical knowledge alongside consulting and people skills by working closely with clients and Arup colleagues on a range of commissions. The role will focus on the water sector with the opportunity to work across transport and energy sectors. This role is based in the north of England or Scotland, with hybrid working available.

Is this role right for you?

We’re looking for candidates with a foundation of knowledge in infrastructure assets, asset management or operations and knowledge of whole‑life asset management principles, including ISO 55000. The role requires growing experience or awareness in several of the following aspects: asset management strategy, policy and capability development, strategic investment planning, organisational structure and governance, business performance and operation, procurement and supply chain and transformational change.

We Are Seeking The Following Skills And Attributes

• Technical understanding of infrastructure asset design or operations with experience of working in, or advising, infrastructure asset management organisations in a regulated environment.
• Degree in a relevant discipline and achieved or soon to achieve a relevant chartership, professional qualification and membership of a professional body.
• Ability to work in technical and complex projects and deliver high‑quality products, comfortable working across changing priorities and projects.
• Growing awareness of project management skills.
• Strong communication skills to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences, including clients, senior management and non‑specialists.

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 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.

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