Senior Asset Management Consultant – Water (Hybrid) in Glasgow

Joining Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has 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 to maximise value from their assets and achieve their 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 a Senior Asset Management Consultant to join the team specialising in the Water sector. As a Senior Consultant you will deliver and lead asset management commissions whilst building lasting relationships with our clients. You will use a combination of technical, consulting and people skills combined with relevant experience, ambition and a collaborative approach. 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 (typically around two days a week in the office).

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.

Is this role right for you?

We’re seeking candidates with a background in infrastructure assets, asset management or operations and a working knowledge of whole‑life asset management principles, including ISO 55000. The role requires experience or awareness in several of the following aspects:

• Asset management strategy, policy and capability development
• Strategic investment planning
• Organisational structure, performance, change and governance
• Project management
• Procurement and supply chain
• Business case development and feasibility studies

As a senior member of the team your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include business development (including managing the preparation of bids), project and commercial management and people management and development. Therefore, you will have a background in supporting commercial bids/tenders, leading a team and project management skills.

We Are Seeking Candidates With

• A degree in a relevant discipline, relevant chartership, professional qualification and membership of a professional body, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience of working in, or advising, infrastructure asset management organisations, ideally within a consulting environment.
• A background of operating in a regulated environment.
• An inquisitive mindset who are comfortable working across changing priorities and projects with the ability to lead technical work and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Strong communication skills to present ideas clearly to diverse audiences including clients, senior management and non‑specialists.

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 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 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, socio‑economic 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing date: 21st of June