Environmental Consultant in Edinburgh

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As part of the Climate and Sustainability Services business, Arup’s Environment team lead and deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), working with our clients across Arup’s technical disciplines on nationally significant projects. These include renewable energy projects such as offshore wind farms, power station decarbonisation programmes, critical infrastructure upgrades including the electricity grid and regional water infrastructure upgrades and mass transit projects at city and region scale.

We are seeking environmental consultants who are early in their career and who have a curious mindset, want to deliver technical excellence, and to grow in a team that takes on and leads complex environmental projects. All to help embed environment‑led design and sustainability into the major projects that we deliver for our clients. The position is for an Environmental Consultant based in our growing Glasgow or Edinburgh Environment teams. The role focuses on delivering all stages of EIA and consenting for major infrastructure projects, predominantly in renewable energy, decarbonisation and water infrastructure across Scotland and the UK.

Our clients range from renewable energy developers to public sector authorities, spanning both global organisations and emerging teams. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, supported by Arup’s global skills networks and subject matter leaders who provide technical leadership and share best practice across regions. This offers a strong platform to learn, grow and flourish in delivering industry‑leading environment and sustainability consultancy services.

You will undertake environmental management and assessment work. This will focus on supporting EIA Coordinators, assisting specialist environmental teams and supporting the team leaders in delivering major projects.

• Writing sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, non‑technical sections of Environmental Statements.
• Supporting the review of technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance.
• Inputting to environmental design and applying environmental‑led design principles.
• Interfacing with project teams both internal and external.
• Communicating and liaising with clients.
• Contributing to bids and presentations.

• Education to degree level (preferably to master’s level) in a science, environmental or environment‑related field, such as environmental management, geography, earth sciences.
• Member of an appropriate institute, full membership or working towards full membership. This could include the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or equivalent. (Desirable).
• Have some experience in EIA, which could be co‑ordinating EIAs and working with teams of technical specialists or as an environmental topic specialist contributing to EIAs.
• Have a focus on technical quality and excellence. Strong project management skills.

You will be motivated and enthusiastic, with some environmental consultancy experience and possess the following knowledge, skills and attributes.

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.

Arup also supports your professional development by reimbursing the cost of up to two professional body memberships each year, enabling you to maintain active engagement with your chosen institutions and professional networks. 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.

There are also opportunities to undertake long‑term assignments abroad, supporting projects and teams in other regions while broadening your technical experience and cultural awareness.

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.

If you have any questions or need support during the application process, please email Karin Spies at .