Consultant - Electricity Networks & Renewables in London

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 Business Investor Advisory (BIA) team works closely with institutional investors, utilities, government and regulators to advise on investments supporting the sustainable acceleration of the energy transition. We are looking for an experienced consultant to support the delivery of technical due diligence assignments across onshore/offshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and electricity networks (DNOs/TSOs).

Our market leading team advises on transactions across a broad spectrum of energy infrastructure assets harnessing a diverse range of analytical, technical, commercial, economic and business skills and experience into concise and value driven advice for our clients. Our team is consistently recognised as an award-winning technical advisor across energy infrastructure globally with particular expertise in renewable energy and decarbonisation. The focus for this role will be renewable power generation and electricity networks.

As a consultant in the team, you will be responsible both for supporting the continued growth and development of our award-winning team. Delivering the highest quality work products in a transaction advisory context will be of utmost importance.

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?

You will be responsible for helping to scope and budget assignments or parts of projects and managing these accordingly to deliver work of the highest quality, on time and in line with agreed targets. You will be supporting the Project Manager and Project Director by attending client facing meetings as well as participating in business development activities.

You will have and actively develop broad and deep sectoral knowledge in the areas in which we operate and be prepared to contribute this to enhance the performance of our team. We are particularly interested in renewable energy (wind preferred, BESS or solar PV) as well as power system utilities experience.

Skills

We are seeking an experienced Consultant with industry experience to support our project delivery capability and to support integrated team working between our technical due diligence services. You will have a degree in Electrical Engineering, and either be a chartered individual or working towards chartership. Key skills/attributes include:

• Experience of wind, solar life cycle or electricity networks including technical due diligence, design, operations, construction etc.
• Assessing operational performance of wind assets (preferably) as well as solar and BESS assets.
• Broad knowledge of electricity networks DNOs/TSOs.
• Reviewing business plan assumptions for renewable energy investments.
• Prior experience in assisting in the delivery of business advisory type assignments is desirable.
• Preparation of high-quality bid documents, market analysis, technical data and information review, assessment and manipulation.
• A background in the preparation of due diligence reports for lenders and investors.
• Commercially and financially aware with a strong business interest.

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 Rachel Connolly at 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

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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: 18th of September 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.