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Graduate Environmental Consultant - Manchester
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Graduate Environmental Consultant
See it differently - Early Careers at Arup
See it differently
You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
The Opportunity
The Environment Team provides integrated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), planning and environmental consenting services for major infrastructure, regeneration, energy, transport and development projects. The team works closely with clients and multidisciplinary design teams to identify environmental constraints early, embed environment-led design, undertake option appraisal, coordinate specialist environmental studies, and deliver robust consenting strategies.
Recent examples include the delivery of EIA and environmental coordination for the Caledonia Offshore Windfarm, Keadby Next Generation Hydrogen, White Horse Reservoir, A66 Highway Scheme, where Arup led environmental assessment, stakeholder engagement, planning support and multidisciplinary Environmental Statements to secure project consent while enhancing environmental outcomes and community benefits. The team provides expertise across ecology, landscape, cultural heritage, water environment, air quality, noise, climate, socioeconomics and sustainability, helping clients successfully navigate complex planning and regulatory processes.
The Environment team works as part of a multidisciplinary team of environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, supported by Arup’s global skills networks and subject matter leaders who provide technical leadership and share best practice across regions.
You Would Be
- Writing sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, non-technical sections of Environmental Statements
- Supporting the review of technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance
- Inputting to environmental design and applying environmental-led design principles
- Interfacing with project teams both internal and external
- Communicating and liaising with clients
- Contributing to bids and presentations
Is this role right for you?
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:
- A bachelor's degree in relevant academic discipline, such as Geography & Geospatial Science, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science
- MS applications, EIA, organisation, co-ordination and collaborative working across teams
- GIS, project management, programme management
To Be Considered For a Graduate Opportunity, Your Application Must Include a Copy Of Your Academic Transcript And Meet The Following Criteria
- Full working rights in the country of application
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.
Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
- Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
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Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Eligibility
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.
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 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 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 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 permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.
We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Arup’s Environment team lead and deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), working with our clients across Arup’s technical disciplines on nationally significant projects. These include renewable energy projects such offshore wind farms, power station decarbonisation programmes, critical infrastructure upgrades including the electricity grid and regional water infrastructure upgrades and mass transit projects at city and region scale. We are seeking environmental consultants who are early in their career and who have a curious mindset, want to deliver technical excellence, and to grow in a team that takes on and leads complex environmental projects. All to help embed environment-led design and sustainability into the major projects that we deliver for our clients.
The role focuses on delivering all stages of EIA and consenting for major infrastructure projects, predominantly in renewable energy, decarbonisation and water infrastructure across the UK. Our clients range from renewable energy developers to public sector authorities, spanning both global organisations and emerging teams. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, supported by Arup’s global skills networks and subject matter leaders who provide technical leadership and share best practice across regions. This offers a strong platform to learn, grow and flourish in delivering industry-leading environment and sustainability consultancy services.
You will undertake environmental management and assessment work. This will focus on supporting EIA Coordinators, assisting specialist environmental teams and supporting the team leaders in delivering major projects.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Writing sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, non-technical sections of Environmental Statements
- Supporting the review of technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance
- Inputting to environmental design and applying environmental-led design principles
- Interfacing with project teams both internal and external
- Communicating and liaising with clients
- Contributing to bids and presentations
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You will have the opportunity to join a structured learning pathway to professional qualification, supported by accredited training schemes, a dedicated mentor, and a tailored development plan aligned to your chosen institution. You will also benefit from access to Arup University, Skills Networks and a wide range of learning opportunities to build the experience and competencies required for chartership.
At Arup, you will belong to an extraordinary collective where we encourage a curious mindset and individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning to the clients and communities we serve and to you, our members and Arup.
Next Steps
We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.
Different people, shared values
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 (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our interview places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.
Eligibility: Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.
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