Job Description

Environment team leader - Water Sector & SRO Lead


Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

New


Environmental Consulting
UKIMEA Region


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Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.


We work across the entire water cycle, with utilities, local and regional governments, commercial and domestic water users and other partners. From designing and maintaining key water infrastructure services to advising on natural catchments and flood defences, we help clients consider the long-term economic, environmental, and social dimensions of their proposals.


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

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Environmental Team Leader in our Bristol Office. You will bring in-depth knowledge of the SRO programme, alongside a working understanding of the RAPID process, Water Resources Management Planning (WRMP), and UK water regulation. You'll have experience supporting or leading SRO projects, from inception and feasibility stage and through technical delivery such as Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).


You'll use this experience to shape and grow our SRO-related service offering, develop strong partnerships with water companies and regulators, and help position Arup's Water business as a trusted advisor to water companies.


At the same time, you'll be responsible for leading and developing our Bristol Environment team. Business Development - Water & SRO Focus. Developing and growing our environmental offer in relation to SROs, working closely with water clients, technical teams and our water business leaders.


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?

We are looking for people with:

Chartered with a relevant professional body (e.g. CEnv, IEMA, CIWEM). A solid understanding of the regulatory, environmental, and planning landscape for water infrastructure, including SROs, RAPID, WRMP, and DCO processes. A background in one or more technical areas--such as environmental assessment, environmental management, or EIA. Experience leading environmental input on major infrastructure projects, ideally in the water or utilities sector. A track record of developing client relationships, winning work, and delivering successful bids and proposals.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email

Karin Spies

at

karin.spies@arup.com

. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 recognizes 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 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

Karin Spies

karin.spies@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/recruitment-process/

Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.


Recruitment Agencies - We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.


Closing date: 09 October 2025


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