Sustainability Consultant

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment.

Organisations and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the global nature crisis, their impact on it, and the need to move towards a nature-positive future. 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.

Climate change Climate change refers to long‑term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.

We are recruiting a Sustainability Consultant to join our talented team of environmental scientists, planners, engineers, and urban design specialists. Whether you are starting out, returning to the profession, or bringing transferable skills from a different field, we want to hear from you.

You will work across a range of sectors and project types, collaborating closely with technical disciplines both internal and external to Arup to deliver high‑quality climate and sustainability consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse sustainability and greenhouse gas emission data at organisation and project level
• Support literature reviews, policy appraisals, and peer review of best practice guidance
• Assist with gap analysis and sustainability performance assessments
• Help prepare and facilitate client meetings and internal and external workshops
• Contribute to deliverables including sustainability strategies, BREEAM Infrastructure assessments, TCFD and TNFD assurance frameworks, social value impact reports, climate risk assessments, carbon management plans, and Environmental Impact Assessment climate chapters
• Support planning and budget coordination on smaller‑scale projects
• Assist with bids, tenders, and internal research and skills network activities

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with the following skills:

A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Sustainability, or a related discipline

Some exposure to sustainability work - through study, volunteering, or professional experience - is welcome but not essential

A commitment to sustainable development and the ambition to help shape a better world

Critical thinking and curiosity - someone who questions assumptions and explores new approaches with an open mind

The ability to work collaboratively across disciplines, with clients, and within diverse teams

*** Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.* **

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 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.

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…