Joining 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.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

From your first day, you will join a collaborative community of experts where professional development is encouraged and chartership is supported. In this senior role, you will lead and deliver high‑profile client work, advise on strategic, policy and economic issues, and play a central role in managing relationships with water companies, regulators, public‑sector bodies and infrastructure operators.

What you’ll do

Working with multidisciplinary colleagues across the UK and internationally, you will help deliver forward‑looking, strategic advisory services for clients across the water sector. Your senior‑level responsibilities will include:

• Leading delivery and commercial management of projects

• Leading the preparation of bids and tenders

• Managing and strengthening client relationships

• Mentoring and line management of junior team members

• Conducting primary and secondary research, including data analysis

• Undertaking qualitative and quantitative assessments

• Preparing clear, concise and compelling reports

• Liaising closely with clients and managing multi‑stakeholder environments

• Designing and facilitating workshops

• Solving complex technical or strategic problems and contributing innovative solutions

• Planning your workload to meet deadlines and maintain quality

• Using digital tools ranging from Microsoft Office to specialist applications such as ArcGIS

• Collaborating with teams across the UK and internationally

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a Senior Consultant with the following qualifications, attributes and skills to join our teams in Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Geography, Science, Mathematics, Water Science or Policy, or a related discipline

  (Applicants with or working towards Masters/PhDs are welcome but not essential)

• Chartered status with a relevant institution (preferred but not essential)

• Strong experience in project leadership and commercial management

• Ability to interpret client and stakeholder needs

• Ability to take a strategic view on complex, multifaceted issues

• Experience developing or contributing to research methods and delivering research projects

• Ability to work proactively and independently, taking initiative where needed

• Strong planning, organisation and time‑management skills

• Adaptability to work across a wide range of environmental, engineering and design disciplines

• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

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 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, 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.

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 committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Ali.wallace@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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process

All applications will be considered, and we will make every effort to respond within 72 hours of receipt. Please note that response times may be subject to delays during the festive period.

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Closing date 20/02/26

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