Technical Specialist – Fisheries and International Development

Joining Arup

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Organizations and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the global nature crisis, their impact on it, and the need to move towards a nature-positive future. Our integrated nature solutions use nature’s own systems as a design guide, achieving healthier, more resilient environments that support and protect people and communities.

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The Opportunity

To support the delivery of the Aquatic Ecology strategy, a new Associate role is required within the Aquatic Ecology Group. The strategy focuses on expanding our in-house capabilities and enhancing service delivery across clients and projects. It supports strategic growth through investment in equipment, training and team development, while improving internal and external visibility and client engagement. By aligning with Arup’s goals of agility, collaboration and innovation, the strategy aims to deliver resilient, high quality ecological services and strengthen our market position in the UK and internationally.

The scale of opportunity for growth of the Aquatic Ecology service in Arup is significant. To capitalise on this opportunity, focused support to the Head of Aquatic Ecology is required to ensure that the objectives of this strategy can be met.

This role will help to drive the aquatic ecology business within Europe and UKIMEA. It is both national and international and will support the delivery of existing work streams and the growth of the aquatic ecology business.

The role is client facing and involves pro-actively selling Aquatic Ecology services to clients in the UK and abroad, meeting their current and future needs. It will require suitable experience of representing the Arup business and its work at industry events and conferences.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

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?

We are looking for people with the following skills –

·       Relevant qualifications (e.g. BSc/MSc) and chartership (or be working towards chartership).

·       Experience in aquatic ecology in consultancy and regulatory roles.

·       Fisheries specialist, taking the lead on all related topics including fisheries engineering and mitigation, fish pass/screen optional appraisal, reservoir and hydropower development and fish/eel screening design.

·       Delivering technical mentoring, both terms of aquatic survey techniques, and technical assessment / mitigation / design pertaining to water engineering. This will involve writing and delivering training, both online material for junior staff (e.g. introduction to freshwater ecology) and targeted follow up specific training in technical assessments (e.g. fish/eel screening, fish/eel passage, watercourse crossing design, aquatic/fisheries assessment for HRA, reservoir development, hydropower development, noise/vibration and electromagnetic field assessment).

·       Supporting technical growth in the UK and Europe, working with the Head of Aquatic Ecology and Nature lead for Europe, to grow and deliver Aquatic Ecology within the UK, EU and beyond. This will involve review of supply chain standards and resilience, quality assurance of subcontractor deliverables and aquatic recruitment / growth. 

·       Working with Arup’s HRA Technical Lead to develop a standardised approach for HRA assessment of aquatic habitats and mobile species, with a particular focus on fisheries; therefore, experience of complex aquatic / fisheries HRA is crucial.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@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 Karin Spies karin.spies@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: Friday 21 November 2025

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