Infrastructure Decarbonisation Associate Director

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We place sustainable development at the heart of everything we do, and our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our ambitious decarbonisation goals and the services we offer to clients across the globe.

As part of the Climate and Sustainability Services (CSS) portfolio, our carbon consultants are embedded across geographies, delivering impactful carbon and sustainability services in the built environment and in particular for major infrastructure schemes. From Net Zero strategies to Greenhouse Gas assessments for EIA, we help clients reduce emissions and transition to low‑carbon futures, acting as a hub and integrator across all of Arup’s business and markets.

Our baseline of work comes through Environmental Impact Assessments for major projects including SESRO and the Great Grid Upgrade programme, as well as high‑profile projects such as TRU and the Holyhead Hydrogen Hub, where we provide whole life carbon assessments and strategic advice. We’ve supported Northern Ireland Water with decarbonisation services, developed emissions monitoring tools for Visit Scotland, and collaborated with Greater Manchester Combined Authority on emissions pathway analysis.

These projects exemplify our drive for innovation and excellence in carbon consultancy.

We are seeking an Infrastructure Decarbonisation Associate Director to take on a leadership role for major infrastructure decarbonisation within CSS. This is a pivotal position that combines work winning, technical excellence, strategic oversight, and cross‑functional coordination. You will collaborate with other carbon leaders across the business and will be expected to grow our forward pipeline, steer the direction of the carbon discipline, champion best practices and contribute to shaping and strengthening the case for this critical agenda for our clients.

This role will be based in any Arup UK office location.

You will play a key role in delivering Arup’s Total Design approach—part of our new Global Strategy—which anchors our work in technical excellence, curiosity, collaboration and ensures we bring the broadest context to our projects and deliver on our purpose to shape a better world. Shaping the strategic direction of carbon services across our markets – the focus will be on energy, water and transport, but you will be expected to work closely with other business areas.

Leading the development and delivery of decarbonisation strategies and carbon management services.

Providing technical leadership in carbon management, in particular, net zero strategies, roadmaps and the GHG emissions’ quantification that underpin them. Coordinating with carbon consultants across geographies to ensure a unified and borderless approach to delivery.

Driving innovation and excellence in carbon consultancy, embedding best practices across teams. Supporting business development through client engagement, proposal writing, and strategic planning. Mentoring and developing junior staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Representing Arup in senior forums and helping position us as a global leader in decarbonisation. This role requires borderless and agile working across our UKIMEA region to ensure the best people are involved in projects, regardless of location.

You’ll be part of a global network of experts, collaborating across disciplines and regions to deliver meaningful change.

We are looking for individuals with the following skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Engineering, Climate Change, Geography, Environmental Science).
• Strong understanding of UK and devolved policy…