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Energy Consultant – Hydrogen & Decarbonisation

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions to mitigate the risk of catastrophic climate change is the most important challenge facing humanity today. At the heart of this challenge, is the transformation of our energy system to accommodate net zero emission technologies.

At Arup we recognise that this will require the combined skills of many disciplines including engineers, economists, entrepreneurs, regulators and society at large in a collaborative and innovative way.

We are growing our pool of talent to build on our excellent track record of helping clients with this transition in the offshore wind, hydrogen, decarbonisation, regulated networks and urban energy sectors, and are looking for people who share our passion for decarbonising the energy system, across a wide range of skill areas, grades and geographies.

We are looking for Energy Consultants across all grades. You will represent Arup as an energy consultant, supporting a diverse range of energy projects in the future energy sector. Commissions will be across a range of clients, technologies, and project values, depending on your expertise and experience, with a strong emphasis on the integration of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality technical and commercial solutions. There will be opportunities to represent Arup at external industry events and forums. The role will demand collaborative working with other consultants, planners and engineers to deliver challenging commissions.

Your Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of a broad range of future energy technologies with an overall understanding
• of how the energy industry is integrated.
• A consultancy advisory skill set and expertise which could include technology & innovation,
• regulation & policy, economics & commercial, planning & environmental, and project
• management.
• Appreciation of overarching energy legislation, policy, incentives and funding structures
• influencing the energy industry.
• A strong technical understanding of a range of equipment and processes used in energy transition,
• hydrogen and/or decarbonisation.
• A strong interest in infrastructure assets and how such assets are managed.
• Ability to project manage, co-ordinate and produce technical and commercial/market due diligence
• reports and decarbonisation strategies.

Your Education/Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or commercial subject.
• Ideally a master’s or other post-graduate qualification(s) in relevant subject(s).
• Chartered or working towards chartership of a relevant institution.
• Interested in hearing from professionals with knowledge in Offshore wind, Hydrogen, Utility networks (electricity and gas) or Decarbonisation
• Excellent team working and communication skills will be essential
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Highly analytical and digitally literate.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

What to expect at Arup:

• A multicultural and informal working environment where you can develop professionally by being part of a team who enjoy what they do.
• Opportunities for short or long assignments at Arup’s offices and projects anywhere in the world.
• Employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme, which is dependent on the firm’s financial performance.
• Competitive performance-based salary growth.
• A strong corporate culture committed to its values: quality of work, holistic approach, humane organization, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and reasonable prosperity.
• Continuous training and professional development that will allow you to adapt to the growing needs of our clients as we embrace digital transformation.

Join us in shaping a better world

Our goal is to shape a better world, finding solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems. From climate action to social value, we consider the most expansive impacts of our work. Our drive to build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future shapes our culture and has made us leaders in sustainable development. The successful candidate will join our multi-disciplinary design teams focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that create a better future for people, places, and the planet.

'A better way'- Sustainability and Social Equity

At Arup, we strive to bring environmental sustainability and social equity together. We put sustainability at the heart of our projects and invest in research and development that helps tackle issues such as climate change and poverty. We have made a commitment to reach net zero by 2030 and to contribute meaningfully to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, creating shared value for our clients and our communities while safeguarding our planet. Read our net zero carbon plan here.

A career at Arup gives you the chance to have a positive impact on the world. For us, corporate responsibility is not just a policy; it’s a way of working.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for talented people of any background based on merit, fairness and respect. At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in social, cultural and educational events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or with your colleagues by joining staff networks such as those for women, culture or the LGBTQ+ community.

We are a certified CPD accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2020

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