Senior Sustainability Consultant | WA based - working across Australia
Arup
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Perth, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, we attract a diverse mix of people to work on ground breaking projects around the world.
Sustainability is a core strategic goal at Arup, with our mission dedicated to fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for humanity, ecosystems, and the planet as a whole. We provide advice, design, and planning support to major clients globally, and our growing Climate and Sustainability services team is seeking a candidate to support a wide range of projects as we help clients achieve their sustainability goals.
We are working on some of Australia’s most exciting infrastructure projects across rail, road, water, ports and airports. From early strategy to detailed design, we help clients deliver sustainable, future ready outcomes.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead and support sustainability workstreams on major infrastructure projects. You’ll collaborate with designers and project managers to shape practical, high impact solutions.
Based in WA, you’ll join a regionally connected team of sustainability experts, working across project, portfolio and corporate levels. This is a great opportunity to influence how infrastructure is planned and delivered across Australia.
The Opportunity
Develop comprehensive reports, documents, and technical papers across a range of sustainability topics, prioritizing logical organisation and clarity. Conduct in-depth research, data analysis, and meticulous fact-checking to ensure report accuracy. Complete thorough reviews and editing of reports for impeccable grammar, clarity, and coherence. Actively participate in delivering reports to stakeholders and engage in follow-up discussions and action plans.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders and clients to seamlessly implement advanced sustainability strategies and business processes that improve sustainability performance for infrastructure projects in areas such as climate resilience, carbon, circular economy, nature-based solutions, and social value.
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.
Is this role right for 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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore The Perks Of a Career With Arup Australia
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 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.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
A career at Arup offers you the chance to make a positive difference in the world. Independently owned and independently minded, we attract a diverse mix of people to work on ground breaking projects around the world.
Sustainability is a core strategic goal at Arup, with our mission dedicated to fostering a more equitable and sustainable future for humanity, ecosystems, and the planet as a whole. We provide advice, design, and planning support to major clients globally, and our growing Climate and Sustainability services team is seeking a candidate to support a wide range of projects as we help clients achieve their sustainability goals.
We are working on some of Australia’s most exciting infrastructure projects across rail, road, water, ports and airports. From early strategy to detailed design, we help clients deliver sustainable, future ready outcomes.
We have an opportunity for a Senior Sustainability Consultant to lead and support sustainability workstreams on major infrastructure projects. You’ll collaborate with designers and project managers to shape practical, high impact solutions.
Based in WA, you’ll join a regionally connected team of sustainability experts, working across project, portfolio and corporate levels. This is a great opportunity to influence how infrastructure is planned and delivered across Australia.
The Opportunity
Develop comprehensive reports, documents, and technical papers across a range of sustainability topics, prioritizing logical organisation and clarity. Conduct in-depth research, data analysis, and meticulous fact-checking to ensure report accuracy. Complete thorough reviews and editing of reports for impeccable grammar, clarity, and coherence. Actively participate in delivering reports to stakeholders and engage in follow-up discussions and action plans.
Collaborate closely with stakeholders and clients to seamlessly implement advanced sustainability strategies and business processes that improve sustainability performance for infrastructure projects in areas such as climate resilience, carbon, circular economy, nature-based solutions, and social value.
- Take ownership of conducting sustainability assessments and detailed life cycle analyses.
- Promote advanced sustainable design, construction, and operational practices; understanding how emerging technologies can elevate practice.
- Work alongside planners and designers to advance new practices and push boundaries.
- Coordinate infrastructure sustainability rating or certification schemes, ability to translate core principles of sustainability schemes to projects or agencies who are not engaged in a certification scheme.
- Manage mid to large sized projects, allocating resources effectively, engaging with Subject Matter Experts as required, collaborating with
- stakeholders to meet project goals, and managing client communication and reporting.
- Demonstrate an active interest in the career development of junior staff. Proactively coach and train junior sustainability staff to help them grow their technical, project management and business development skills.
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.
Is this role right for you?
- Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, science or similar area;
- Relevant sustainability experience within a consulting business or project delivery environment;
- Proven experience in leading and delivery of Infrastructure Sustainability Council ratings and/or equivalent infrastructure sustainability certification schemes;
- Planning & Delivery – Demonstratable ability to create organized plans and execute them efficiently, managing resources to meet deadlines and adapting to changes.
- Proficiency in Excel is essential, PowerBI, Python, and Power Query is desirable.
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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
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
- Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
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 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.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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