Consultant Water

Arup Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Consultant for Water Sector at Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our water team work in 90 countries, collaborating across over 50 related technical and advisory disciplines. This is how we’re able to respond to such a wide range of water projects and programmes, from the Shanghai drainage masterplan to the expertise and detailed design on Mansfield Sustainable Flood Resilience.

We use consultancy, engineering and research to bring the most insightful approaches to water projects wherever they are in the world. Arup helps the world manage its water, from the supply of clean drinking water to understanding flood risks, from drainage to sanitation. Across the UK, our multi-disciplinary water professionals support clients on projects ranging from national policy development, adaptive pathways strategies, strategic water resource and wastewater planning, and investment plans and strategic business cases.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and internationally, you will help deliver strategic advisory services for 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

As a consultant, you will contribute to a diverse range of strategic water projects across the UK and internationally. We are looking for an ambitious, driven and collaborative professional to join our teams in Bristol, Cardiff or Birmingham.

• 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)
• At least two years of relevant experience
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret client and stakeholder needs
• Ability to take a strategic view on complex, multi‑faci­ted 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 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 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,…