Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

You will be joining Arup’s UK Stakeholder Engagement team working across disciplines to support meaningful engagement on complex infrastructure and development projects. Our team works closely with planners, engineers, environmental specialists and digital teams to deliver effective consultation and engagement that supports better outcomes for clients, communities and stakeholders.

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The Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join Arup as we sit at the heart of the UK’s infrastructure sector, supporting a number of nationally significant schemes across energy, water, aviation and transport. As our portfolio of major projects continues to grow, we are looking for a Consultant to strengthen our national stakeholder engagement and consultation offer.

In this role, you will support the delivery of stakeholder engagement and consultation activity on some of the UK’s largest Development Consent Order (DCO) and Town and Country Planning Act (TCPA) projects. Working closely with the Stakeholder Engagement Lead and multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of consultation programmes from early strategy through to reporting.

Your work will include supporting the preparation of stakeholder and consultation plans, assisting with the management and delivery of public consultation events, and contributing to the facilitation of stakeholder workshops. You will support the analysis of consultation responses, help develop coding frameworks, and contribute to the preparation of statutory and non-statutory consultation reports. You will also be involved in stakeholder and audience identification and mapping, drafting project key messages for a range of audiences, and supporting the development and use of new technologies and best-practice consultation techniques.

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 to 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 a motivated consultation and engagement professional who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to develop their expertise further. You are likely to bring:

• Demonstrable experience delivering stakeholder engagement and consultation for DCO and TCPA projects

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting consultation events and engagement activities

• Good organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• A creative approach to consultation, with an interest in developing and applying a range of engagement and communications tools

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting others during consultation activity and building strong internal relationships

• A degree, master’s or diploma in communications, public relations, town planning or a related discipline is expected, along with an interest in working towards chartered membership of a relevant professional institute such as the Consultation Institute or the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (or equivalent). Experience in sectors such as energy, transport or water would be advantageous.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Drina.zupanovicgerard@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 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 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 Drina.zupanovicgerard@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: 30.04.2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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