Position summary

Arup is hiring a Senior Project Manager into its Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team, which provides environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on complex infrastructure projects worldwide. The role supports a rapidly expanding portfolio of industrial and new energy carrier developments, including hydrogen, green and blue ammonia, sustainable fuels, and battery energy storage projects, advising on environmental and social risks across multiple geographies.

Why this role matters

Working across transport, energy, water and emerging low-carbon technologies, the LESA team supports clients throughout the project lifecycle in line with international standards including the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, EIB Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and World Bank requirements. By embedding robust environmental and social assessment into how major projects are financed, the role helps lenders and sponsors manage risk and supports the transition to a low-carbon future.

Key responsibilities

• Lead environmental and social assessments by delivering due diligence, monitoring and assurance assignments for lender-financed projects.
• Act as Project Manager or Technical Lead on multidisciplinary international projects.
• Manage project teams by coordinating specialist inputs and ensuring delivery to budget, programme and quality requirements.
• Build and maintain client relationships while supporting business development and winning work.
• Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to capability development across the business.

Team and stakeholders

The role sits within Arup’s globally connected, multidisciplinary LESA team and works alongside industry-leading specialists across Arup’s global network. It interfaces with lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors, acting as a trusted adviser on environmental and social risk.

Key details

• Based in Birmingham, with nine additional UKIMEA locations available; flexible working arrangements offered.
• Part of the UKIMEA region, Environmental Management and Assessment business (requisition BIR0000TJ).
• Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
• Recruitment queries to Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com (CVs must not be sent directly to this address).

Requirements

Essential

• Strong experience managing environmental and social impacts and risks for complex infrastructure, industrial or energy projects across diverse international contexts.
• Proven expertise applying lender requirements and international standards through Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), gap analyses, monitoring and assurance activities.
• Experience applying COMAH regulations, BAT assessments or similar environmental risk management frameworks within industrial, energy or process-based industries.
• A track record of leading multidisciplinary projects, building trusted client relationships and contributing to business development and work-winning.
• A degree in a relevant discipline, and professional qualification, working towards chartership, or membership of a relevant professional body such as ISEP, IES or RGS.

Preferred

• Experience within industrial processing, oil and gas, petrochemical or emerging energy sectors, including hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels or battery energy storage projects.
• Ability to work in French or Spanish.
• Experience developing and implementing Environmental, Health, Safety and Social Management Systems.
• Experience working on projects in developing country contexts.
• ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent certification.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification.