Aviation Environmental Consultant in London

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

We’re looking for an Aviation Environmental Consultant to support Arup's growing aviation business, spanning research, planning and delivery. Our work in this area spans airspace change, community engagement, master planning, aeroacoustics, research into the effects of noise on people, health and wellbeing, sustainability and policy. The role will be based in Arup’s UK Acoustics team but will work collaboratively and extensively with a range of disciplines across global regions.

• Translating policy and technical issues into public and stakeholder-facing concepts for communications and publications.
• Building and strengthening client relationship management processes to support growth.
• Actively engaging with key clients in noise and airspace, sustainability and community engagement, understanding their needs and working with technical teams to develop bids, proposals and new offerings.
• Playing a key role in cross-region business development and project delivery in Aviation in UK, Europe, India, Africa and the Middle East.

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?

The role will require strong communication skills, analytical skills, and an inquisitive, research-minded nature – we are looking for problem solvers. We’d like to hear from you if you:

• Hold a relevant qualification in Engineering, Sustainability, Policy or Business.
• Have a strong research background and data synthesis experience.
• Have expertise in aviation environmental regulation, including national and local policy frameworks.
• Have experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and resources across global offices on complex projects.

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, 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Marek Mazurowski 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 our application process page.

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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: 5th July 2026. We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.