Our integrated nature solutions use nature's own systems as a design guide, achieving healthier, more resilient environments that support and protect people and communities. The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded Technical Lead – Birds (TL-B) to drive and shape our ornithological capability across the UK and Europe. This role will focus on strengthening our expertise, understanding client needs, work winning, auditing current supply chains, and ensuring our bird ecology offering is positioned for long-term sustainability and growth. The Technical Lead – Birds role is one of a series of similar roles appointed as part of the new Nature structure within Arup. The Technical Lead will work with Nature director and Nature geographic leads to drive the business forward. The Technical Lead will have the ability to map market opportunities, identify client drivers, and strengthen internal capabilities (including technological advances in emerging survey techniques) to meet growing demand, ensuring delivery excellence and regulatory compliance. Drive the research into, and implementation of, tools, AI and digital survey and data applications to ensure the team's future-readiness. They will secure and deliver new ornithology lead roles on major projects, ensuring the ornithology function is self-sustaining and profitable. Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify resourcing, skills, and capability needs. Create model on major projects of bird workstream division and populate with Arup bird ecologists. It is anticipated that the Technical Lead will support Arup's growing environmental and social advisory services to Lenders, that requires specialist input into Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) in emerging markets internationally, in addition to work in Europe. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. Proven experience in ornithology/bird ecology, ideally leading teams or significant workstreams within consultancy or large-scale infrastructure/environmental projects. Strong knowledge of UK and European bird ecology legislation, policy, and best practice. Strategic thinker with experience in workforce planning, resourcing, and recruitment. Track record of leading bird ecology input on major projects. Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as an MSc in Ecological Consultancy, is advantageous. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.***Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes 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. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. 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. 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. 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. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Technical Lead (Support) in London employer: Arup
Arup is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in security advisory services.
