Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Join our Sustainability team and help shape the future of Queensland's cities. As a Senior Sustainability Consultant, you will lead sustainability outcomes across major transport, water, energy and other infrastructure projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting environmental, social and economic value.
With several exciting projects recently secured and a strong pipeline of work ahead, this role will play an important part in supporting the continued growth of our Queensland Sustainability team and helping us deliver meaningful impact across the region.
Drawing on your infrastructure experience and project leadership capability, you'll help clients achieve ambitious sustainability goals across some of Queensland's most significant projects. You will also play a key role in delivering sustainability strategies and IS ratings, influencing better outcomes for communities, the environment and the long-term success of critical infrastructure.
The Opportunity
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Lead sustainability workstreams on major infrastructure projects, delivering whole-of-life sustainability strategies, carbon assessments, environmentally sensitive design strategies, circular economy initiatives, climate risk assessments and social value outcomes.
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Lead and deliver Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) ratings and other sustainability certification schemes while embedding sustainability principles across projects.
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Collaborate with clients, project managers, designers and technical specialists to develop practical, innovative and sustainable design solutions.
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Manage project delivery, including budgets, resources, reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
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Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations and proposals while contributing to business development, market analysis and the growth of our sustainability services.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
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A tertiary qualification in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline, with 6-8 years' sustainability experience in infrastructure, transport or consulting environments.
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Proven expertise in whole-of-life assessments, carbon footprint analysis, climate risk assessments and infrastructure sustainability rating schemes such as IS.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets and stakeholder relationships effectively.
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Excellent communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports, delivering presentations and influencing clients and multidisciplinary teams.
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A collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach, underpinned by integrity, sound judgement and a passion for delivering sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
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Fostering a collaborative team culture, supporting junior team members and helping build capability across the wider team.
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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
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 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
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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