Key Takeaways
- Deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for major infrastructure projects, focusing on renewable energy, decarbonisation, and water infrastructure.
- Requires a degree in Environmental Science, EIA, Management, Biodiversity, or Geography, with no more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended as the role may close early.
- The role does not offer visa sponsorship, and candidates must have full working rights in the UK.
About the Role
Arup’s Environment team lead and deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), working with 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
About You
- Qualifications: Environmental Science, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management, Biodiversity, Geography.
- Skills: Microsoft Office, Geo-spatial.
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.
What We Offer
- A career in which all members can belong, grow and thrive.
- Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
Next Steps
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.