Job Description

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.
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The Opportunity
To support our continued ambitious growth in Energy, we have a new opportunity for an Energy Consultant (Electrical) to join our vibrant team in either Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester or Leeds on a hybrid basis. You will join a project team in the development of strategies, solutions, and integrated project schemes for both public sector and private sector clients. You will have the opportunity to work for a range of clients including national, regional, and local government, energy developers, education establishments, industry, and healthcare providers.
Our recent projects include solar photovoltaics, electricity storage, low temperature heat networks, low carbon heat generation, hydrogen for transport, biomass CHP projects, energy recovery facilities and standby gas generation for data centres, energy market reserves, university/healthcare campuses and data centres.
Is this role right for you?
In this role you will consult on net zero solutions and decarbonisation developments under various energy vectors & domains. Particularly, Wind, BESS and Solar, as well as energy distribution, district heating/cooling, renewable electricity generation (solar photovoltaic, wind and biomass), low carbon heat generation in the North geography as well as the wider UKIMEA region. You will work on sustainability policy development and analysis, carbon management, renewables, and climate services with regional stakeholders, and optimise processes for asset management applications. You will also support decarbonisation master planning at an estate, city, regional and national scale, and continue to develop integrated projects with wider portfolio teams, prepare bids for client opportunities & funding rounds, specifically in the areas of decarbonisation.
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 do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Requirements

• MEng or MSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineering (or Working towards) with membership of relevant professional institution(s).

• A desire to lead technical consulting projects including energy infrastructure feasibility studies and portfolio or area energy strategies, as well as advising public and private sector clients on options, risks, and appropriate actions in their pursuit of net zero carbon.

• Be able to undertake strong project and technical analysis, reporting and presentation, and support the business cases for energy investments and infrastructure refurbishments
• A strong electrical technical background is key.

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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 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 .
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at 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
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Closing date: 3rd of November 2025
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