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.

Arup’s UK Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation team is working across disciplines to deliver meaningful, inclusive engagement on complex infrastructure and major development projects. Alongside planners, engineers, environmental specialists and digital teams, we support transparent consultation that enables better decisions for clients, communities and stakeholders.

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The Opportunity

As our portfolio continues to grow, we are looking for an Associate – Stakeholder Engagement to play a key leadership role in shaping and strengthening our national consultation and engagement offer.

As an Associate, you will lead engagement and consultation workstreams across major infrastructure and Development Consent Order (DCO) projects, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and holding key relationships. You will work closely with the Associate Director to help lead the Stakeholder Engagement team, support tender opportunities, and contribute to the continued development of this national service offering across sectors such as energy, water and transport.

You will lead the development and delivery of engagement strategies, oversee consultation delivery and reporting, and support the use of best‑practice approaches, tools and technologies. Alongside project delivery, you will play an important role in managing projects, budgets and teams, supporting the growth and development of colleagues, and working collaboratively across Arup to deliver high‑quality engagement outcomes.

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 an experienced engagement and consultation professional who enjoys leading work, building trusted relationships and supporting others to grow. You are likely to bring:

• Extensive experience leading engagement and consultation on DCO projects during the consenting process

• Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor

• A strong interest in, and understanding of, the political and policy context affecting the built environment and major infrastructure

• A good knowledge of, and interest in, digital communications and engagement tools

• A willingness to work flexibly and travel across the UK to support clients and projects when needed

• You will be comfortable managing projects, teams and budgets, overseeing suppliers and contractors, and supporting the development of junior colleagues, including through line management.

• Sector experience in energy, transport or water, particularly within communications, consultation and engagement would be desirable.

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

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