Senior / Principal Regional Nature Services Coordinator

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, we are dedicated to shaping a better world through our deep commitment to sustainability and innovative solutions. As a global leader in design, engineering, and consulting, we partner with clients to address the pressing challenges of climate change and environmental restoration. Our mission is to help organizations achieve Net Zero emissions, enhance climate resilience, and develop robust, ambitious sustainability strategies that drive positive change.

We are looking for a Senior / Principal Consultant to join our Climate and Sustainability Portfolio as the UKIMEA Regional Nature Services Co-Ordinator. In this role, you will work alongside our Regional Nature Services Director to promote client development, pursuit planning, work winning, and project delivery. You will help develop the community of practice for nature-related practitioners and work with relevant networks to promote and communicate nature-related issues internally and externally.

Your responsibilities include:

• Mapping existing and potential nature work across the UK.
• Engaging with major clients to understand drivers and opportunities.
• Reviewing current skills levels within teams, identifying gaps, and planning reskilling or recruitment.
• Aiming to secure major nature projects and increase market segments in targeted areas (e.g., water, transport, energy transmission, renewable generation).
• Enhancing Arup’s profile in the sector through presentations and collaborations.
• Working with the Nature Working Group to secure investment for staff training.
• Contributing to developing digital nature offerings for clients.

This role is based within any of our UK office locations.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Education to degree level, preferably a master’s degree.
• Membership of relevant industry bodies.
• Knowledge of nature-guided projects.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, fostering growth together. We provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes contributions, including competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impactful work. As an employee-owned company, we have the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction, aligned with our purpose and legacy. Profit Share allows members to share in collective success. Additional benefits include Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, Income Protection, and flexible benefits tailored to your wellbeing and needs.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status. Our internal networks support an inclusive culture, fostering a sense of belonging for all.

We are committed to accessible recruitment and workplaces. We will support you throughout.