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Offshore Wind Leader

Location: Europe / Ireland, Denmark or Spain

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 planners, engineers, economists, advisors and society at large in collaborative and innovative ways.

We are growing our pool of talent to build on our excellent track record of helping clients in the renewable energy sector to deliver the energy transition and are looking for people who share our passion for decarbonising our energy system, across a wide range of skill areas and geographies.

A career in Energy 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 energy projects and consultancy assignments that lead the way in achieving the transition.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a senior professional who will help to lead and grow our existing Offshore Wind business in the Europe Region, across key strategic markets. This is a very senior role within the Group so your experience should deomonstrate this. You will lead business development activities, working with our existing clients to promote our offshore wind business service offering as well as seeking new opportunities with new clients. The role will require contribution to the overall leadership of Arup’s Energy business in the Europe region as well as representing Arup externally at conferences and other events. The role will demand collaborative working with local and global teams within Arup, and external collaborators, to deliver challenging commissions. The successful candidate will be required to build internal capacity and contribute to the development of the Offshore Wind team, and lead the delivery of projects, ensuring that we deliver excellent service and deliverables to our clients. This will require deep understanding of the challenges and solutions to successfully delivering offshore wind projects in established and emerging markets across the full supply chain.

Key qualities we are looking for in candidates include:

• Excellent experience in business development with an entrepreneurial approach and spirit to developing a business offering
• Proven experience in offshore wind design and technical services
• A consultancy advisory skill set and expertise which could include technology & innovation, regulation & policy, economics & commercial, planning & environmental, and project management.
• A strong technical understanding of a range of solutions, technologies and processes used in offshore wind and renewable energy sectors.
• Established client and supply chain contacts within the renewable energy and related offshore wind design services
• Working knowledge of a broad range of future energy technologies with an overall understanding of how the energy industry is integrated and evolving.
• An ability to support engagement with clients and contractors to prepare high quality, technically efficient and cost-effective project solutions.
• An appreciation of the full lifecycle of assets for concept through to operation and decommissioning to influence better outcomes for clients and projects
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Excellent team working and communication skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills with an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines on multiple projects.
• Analytical and digitally literate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant engineering or commercial subject.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in energy or related fields
• Chartered with a relevant institution.

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.
• We believe that flexible arrangements, such as hybrid working, create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
• 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. 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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