Energy Advisory Director

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Arup
Designs and engineers innovative, sustainable infrastructure and buildings worldwide.
Lead Energy Advisory team, secure and deliver offshore energy projects in Midlands, Wales and West
NaNy ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom | Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom | Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Consulting
Project Management
Urban Design
Sustainability
Transport
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Energy
Water
Property
Data centres
Cities
Science
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
business development
thought leadership
project direction
team leadership
technical advisory
client satisfaction
  • Prospecting for new work with current and new clients, developing and managing client relationships, and being at the forefront on bids.
  • Raising Arup’s profile through development and communication of innovation and thought leadership via industry events and conferences, particularly focused on offshore energy infrastructure including T&D and fixed and floating offshore wind.
  • Being the project director for a portfolio of technicalled advisory services commissions, managing these in compliance with Arup Management System requirements, with accountability for commercial performance and client satisfaction.
  • Taking responsibility for and growing a team / a network of teams, supporting their personal development, providing coaching, addressing performance issues and undertaking / overseeing annual appraisals as well as recruitment to grow the team.
  • Developing the technical excellence of our Energy Advisory work such that it delivers innovative services and solutions to clients. This will often involve integrating own team members with experts from other parts of the firm.
What you bring
commercial awareness
board reporting
degree
professional qualification
offshore wind
team leadership
  • Strong commercial awareness of a client’s business drivers and public sector commitments to decarbonise.
  • Familiar with reporting to and presenting at board level.
  • Minimum of a degree in a relevant discipline, ideally either management or STEM and a Professional qualification.
  • Knowledge of the technical, commercial and delivery challenges on offshore energy infrastructure projects, including electricity transmission and fixed and floating offshore wind.
  • Team leadership and line management skills, including recruitment.
  • Proven capability in the successful delivery of offshore energy infrastructure projects including generation and T&D elements, providing consultancy services.
  • Knowledgeable on GB environmental and consents regimes (i.e. DCO) and delivery of relevant scope and understanding of the UK energy market regulatory regimes, such as CfD and electricity grid reform.
  • Proven track record in winning work for themselves and their team, creating business proposals to pitch to clients, drawing together the relevant technical expertise from across a multidisciplinary firm.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1946
Year Established
The company was established in 1946 and has since become a leader in sustainable design and innovative engineering.
  • Specializing in infrastructure, architecture, engineering, and urban planning.
  • Portfolio spans globally recognized projects, from landmark buildings to major transportation systems.
  • Engineers, designers, and planners deliver cutting-edge, innovative solutions that anticipate future needs.
  • Key projects include the Sydney Opera House, Crossrail in London, and the Eden Project in the UK.
  • Collaborative approach integrates diverse disciplines to create solutions that drive progress and innovation.
  • A global leader in engineering consultancy with a unique culture prioritizing creativity and client-centered solutions.
Culture + Values
  • We are committed to shaping a better world through our work.
  • We place the needs of our clients and communities at the heart of everything we do.
  • We collaborate openly and share ideas to create innovative solutions.
  • We value excellence in all aspects of our work and deliver high-quality outcomes.
  • We embrace curiosity, creativity, and a sense of adventure in our projects.
  • We empower our people to take ownership, show leadership, and thrive in their careers.
Environment + Sustainability
2030
Net-Zero Target
Aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
14%
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Reported reduction in operational carbon footprint from 2019 to 2020.
  • The organization integrates sustainability into every stage of its projects.
  • The organization focuses on reducing carbon emissions and resource consumption across all its operations.
  • The organization works with clients to help them achieve their sustainability goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Leadership
Gender Equality in Leadership
Women hold 30% of global leadership roles within the organization.
2030 Goal
Gender Parity Target
The organization aims to achieve equal representation of women across all levels by 2030.
44% Female Representation
Global Workforce Diversity
In 2021, women accounted for 44% of the global workforce.
  • Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Actively promotes gender equality.
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