Climate Resilience Senior Consultant

Job Description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Sustainability is a key strategic aim of Arup. At the heart of all our work is our purpose to create a more sustainable future for the world. We provide advice, design and planning support to major clients around the world. Our Climate and Sustainability services team is growing, and we are looking for the right candidate to support the delivery of a wide range of projects as we support our clients to meet their sustainability goals. We are looking for a Senior Climate Resilience Consultant who shares our enthusiasm and passion for shaping a better world. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in helping our clients understand how climate change will affect their businesses, assets, and people. The focus of this role is to provide services and support in the areas of Climate Risk, Adaptation, Resilience. You’ll be responsible to develop and manage projects, based on experience and capability, under the direction of the Resilience & Adaptation Team Lead. The Opportunity To lead the preparation of and/or conduct climate and disaster hazard, vulnerability, exposure, and risk assessments for policies, plans, strategies, and designs. To provide input on total project delivery for a broad range of city, infrastructure and building projects, incorporating climate and disaster risk drivers. To provide contextual background on climate, disaster, and sustainability policies, frameworks, and methodologies for projects in the region. To support Arup’s business development in this exciting, emerging field through proposal development, client engagement and delivering excellence. Is this role right for you? Degree in Geography, Climate Change, Environmental Management/Science/Engineering, Economics, Finance, or another relevant field, Master’s preferred. In-depth technical knowledge and 10+ years’ experience providing assistance in relevant areas, such as climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate finance, urban resilience, particularly in Australia. Proven ability to uphold high standards in work, meticulously reviewing all aspects to ensure accuracy and completeness. Demonstratable ability to create organized plans and execute them efficiently, managing resources to meet deadlines and adapting to changes. Proven ability to contribute constructively in cross-functional teams, valuing diverse perspectives and building respectful relationships to achieve goals. 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. Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia: Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits. Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. Birthday leave Annual leave loading Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees. International mobility opportunities Insurances (life & income protection) Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans Novated car lease 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr