Water Consultant

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our water team works in 90 countries, collaborating across more than 50 related technical and advisory disciplines. We respond to a wide range of water projects and programmes, from the Shanghai drainage masterplan to Mansfield Sustainable Flood Resilience. We bring consultancy, engineering and research to deliver insight in water projects worldwide.

Our water business continues to grow and serves a diverse portfolio of strategic advisory projects. We work with government bodies, infrastructure operators, regulators, policy organisations and investors, including Welsh Water, Wessex Water, Northern Ireland Water, Severn Trent Water, The Nature Conservancy, Ofwat, Natural Resources Wales and the Environment Agency. The role is part of our Dynamic Mid-West Strategic Water Services Team based in Bristol, Cardiff or Birmingham.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and internationally, you will deliver strategic advisory services to a range of clients in the water sector. You will contribute to research, analysis, client engagement and project delivery, helping to shape robust and forward‑looking solutions.

• Preparing clear, concise and compelling reports
• Liaising with clients and supporting effective stakeholder management
• Designing and facilitating workshops
• Solving technical problems and developing innovative solutions as your experience grows
• Conducting primary and secondary research, including data analysis
• Undertaking qualitative and quantitative assessments
• Managing delivery and budgets on small projects
• Supporting the preparation of bids and tenders
• Planning your workload to meet deadlines and maintain quality
• Using specialist tools such as ArcGIS
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally

A minimum of a Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Geography, Science, Mathematics, Water Science or Policy, or a related discipline (candidates with or working towards Masters/PhDs encouraged but not essential).

• Strong reasoning and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret client and stakeholder needs
• Ability to take a strategic view on complex, multi‑faced issues
• Experience developing research methods and delivering research projects
• Confidence working independently and taking initiative
• A planned and organised approach to work and deadlines
• Adaptability to work across a broad range of environmental, engineering and design disciplines
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

At Arup we provide an attractive total reward package recognising the contribution of each member. This includes competitive pay, opportunities for learning and development, health and wellbeing benefits, private medical insurance, life and accident insurance, income protection cover, flexible benefits, and profit share.

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, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or family status. We are committed to an inclusive culture that supports diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas, aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and fosters belonging for all.