Energy Consultant/Project Manager in England

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Moving away from fossil fuels and accelerating the transformation of the global energy system are vital to the low-carbon future we all want to achieve. Arup is committed to imagining, designing and realising the energy solutions that will shape that system. We take a whole-system perspective, working across every element of the energy system, from feasibility studies and infrastructure planning through to core engineering and delivery. This creates opportunities for our people to work at the heart of the energy transition and help turn ambitious ideas into lasting impact.

Our Energy Advisory team in the Midlands, Wales and West are recruiting Energy Advisory Consultants /Project Managers to join us! Our team combines advisory and project delivery, and these roles span both. We are a multidisciplinary group of consultants and project managers, advising developers, utilities, network operators, government bodies and investors across the project lifecycle. We work with the organisations shaping the UK energy system: network owners and system operators including National Grid and NESO; government and public bodies such as DESNZ, Great British Energy and The Crown Estate; offshore wind developers including Cerulean Winds and Copenhagen Offshore Partners; and major generators including Uniper, SSE and RWE.

As a member of the team, you will support the delivery of energy projects and programmes. You will take ownership of defined work packages and manage smaller commissions, with support appropriate to your experience. The roles require an adaptable and curious approach, understanding the clients' needs and working with colleagues across Arup to find a practical way forward.

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 to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are particularly interested in people with established experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Onshore electricity transmission and distribution and Onshore renewable generation and energy storage
• Offshore interconnectors and HVDC transmission systems and Offshore wind
• Hydrogen, low-carbon fuels and industrial decarbonisation
• Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)
• Urban and low-carbon heat and nuclear new build and decommissioning

Your role may include:

• Acting as project manager on smaller commissions or supporting others on larger programmes and frameworks, being accountable for scope, programme, fee, quality and risk. This includes the delivery of major capital projects and programmes, from early feasibility and consenting through to procurement, construction and handover.
• Helping clients understand their needs, assess options and develop practical project or delivery strategies.
• Producing clear outputs such as reports, option assessments, strategies, business case inputs and client presentations.

We recognise that relevant experience can be gained through different career paths, and we do not expect candidates to fully meet every criterion. You may have a degree in a relevant subject and chartered or working towards it, through APM, ICE, IMechE, IET, RICS, CIOB, CMI the Energy Institute or other relevant professional bodies.

Relevant experience in consulting, project delivery, infrastructure or the energy sector with a track record of supporting projects or major workstreams to time, budget and quality.

A trusted adviser approach: understanding what clients really need, challenging constructively and turning analysis into clear recommendations.

Ability to take ownership of deliverables, manage competing priorities and escalate issues appropriately.

Confident use of digital and AI tools, and an interest in using them to improve how we deliver for clients.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

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 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.

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.

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Closing Date: 28th of November - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.