Consultant –Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisory

We are seeking an Environmental & Social Consultant to join our growing LESA practice and contribute to some of the world's most significant infrastructure and development projects.

In this role, you will support lenders, investors and project sponsors in identifying, assessing and managing environmental and social risks associated with major projects. Working alongside recognised technical specialists, you will contribute to environmental and social impact assessments, due diligence reviews, monitoring assignments and a range of advisory services for lender-financed projects.

You will have the opportunity to work across different sectors, geographies and international lender frameworks while developing your technical expertise, project coordination capabilities and client advisory skills. The role will involve collaboration across disciplines and international teams and may require short-term overseas travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), gap analyses, monitoring assignments and related advisory services.
• Apply international lender requirements and environmental and social standards to project delivery, including IFC Performance Standards and other relevant frameworks.
• Coordinate technical inputs, manage defined work packages and contribute to the successful delivery of projects to agreed programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Support client engagement, proposal preparation and business development activities across a range of sectors and geographies.
• Contribute to capability development, knowledge sharing and the ongoing growth of Arup's LESA practice.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Experience managing environmental and social risks and impacts on projects.
• Experience applying international lender standards and requirements, including frameworks such as IFC, EBRD, ADB, AIIB or AfDB.
• Experience supporting Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), gap analyses, monitoring activities or management systems.
• Strong report writing, communication and project coordination skills, with willingness to undertake international travel.

Desirable Requirements

• Technical expertise in areas such as environmental, health and safety management, human rights, stakeholder engagement, environmental management systems or social performance.
• Experience working directly with lenders, investors or project sponsors.
• Experience delivering projects in developing or emerging market environments.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and progress towards professional accreditation or chartership.
• Additional language skills, particularly French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or Mandarin.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work on internationally significant infrastructure and development projects.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of sectors, clients and geographical regions.
• Career development within a globally recognised multidisciplinary consultancy.
• Access to industry-leading technical specialists, professional communities and skills networks.
• Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Arup's global network.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on sustainable outcomes.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that deliver meaningful environmental and social benefits worldwide.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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 recognizes 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com. 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

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date : 26 November 2026