Senior Environmental Consultant

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.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity
As a Consultant in the Arup Manila Environmental and Social Team, you will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a level of responsibility from day one, we will give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

We encourage our Consultants to demonstrate drive and motivation, a passion for our sector, and a desire to effectively deliver an excellent service to our clients. With a busy, diverse team, you will need to be flexible to respond to the needs of our clients.

• Report to and act as a Project Manager and Project Coordinator, and working on a day-to-day basis with the project teams.
• There is scope for the role to take on a more responsibility for management of people. This will depend on business need.
• Lead the provision of technical ecological input for a range of large and complex projects primarily across the transport, aviation, energy (renewable energy) and water sectors.
• Support on the leadership and deliver Environmental and Social projects in the Philippines and support similar projects in Southeast Asia with a focus on ecology. This will involve coordinating people, facilities and resources within tight timelines and in line with budgetary constraints. Provide technical support to drive the growth and direction of Arup's Environmental and Social team in Manila.
• Provide technical direction and growth opportunities to junior members of the team
• Support project bidding and business development activities including leading ecology led proposals and providing input to multi-disciplinary proposals
• Foster and develop key client relationships
• Accountable for representing Arup in Manila and potentially also regionally where required
• Engage in opportunities to explore ideas, through research and development, which are believed to make a difference to the Arup community through Arup's internal 'Invest in Arup' or Community Engagement program.
• Regular contact with other professionals within discipline across the firm.
• Regular contact with Staffing Group Leaders to plan resources.
• Regular liaison with Project Manager and Engineers.
• Regular liaison outside the firm with technical specialists, clients and engineers.

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant qualifications in Ecological Sciences, Biology (Marine Biology), Forestry, Environmental Science or related discipline (BSc essential, MSc preferred).
• Relevant industry experience in renewable energy, marine, transport, aviation and/or water infrastructure within a consulting, academic, non-profit or government business environment.
• 10 + years relevant industry experience in a professional working environment, including in consulting, academic, non-profit or government.
• 10 + years relevant industry experience undertaking field work in the area of marine and/or freshwater ecology.
• Experience in delivering projects against multilateral development bank Environmental and Social Safeguards (e.g. International Finance Corporation Performance Standards, Asian Development Bank E&S Framework, Equator Principles etc.) in addition to national standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicability of planning and biodiversity legislation and regulations in the Philippines to renewable energy, transport, aviation and/or water infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of international E&S safeguards (e.g. International Finance Corporation Performance Standards, Asian Development Bank E&S Framework, Equator Principles etc.) relevant to biodiversity, including Critical Habitat Assessment, offsetting and mitigation etc.
• Knowledge and integration of biodiversity financing and natural capital requirements for projects in the Philippines.
• Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines
• Effective communicator who can distil complex ecological matters into client or project outcomes
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments, and form positive and collaborative internal working relationships with other areas of the business
• Project management, research and analytical skills
• Preference for a demonstrated interest in ecological initiatives, such as participating in local conservation efforts, community sustainability programs or collaboration with NGOs.

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 rewards 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We offer competitive renumeration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including HMO, Group Life and Accident Insurance, medical reimbursement, government standard benefits, 15 days VL and SL, hybrid work arrangement and long-term career development opportunities.

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, 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

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