Major Projects Lead - Land Quality

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Arup
Designs and engineers innovative, sustainable infrastructure and buildings worldwide.
Lead land quality and soils assessments for large-scale energy projects.
6 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, 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
team leadership
coordination
land quality
soil assessment
career development
strategic growth

The role will also feature a component around wider team leadership/coordination of Specialist Environmental Services in CSS Mid-West, incorporating our Land Quality, Air Quality and Historic Environment specialists in the Midlands. You will be expected to work with colleagues across a wide range of disciplines to achieve project objectives.

The role will focus on leading and delivering land quality and soils assessments on current and future large scale NSIPs- in particular energy. The role will require identifying and supporting career development opportunities for land quality and soils team members and planning strategic growth to secure resilience and succession within this specialist area. It will also facilitate opportunities for integration and cooperation with other land quality and soils teams across the UKIMEA Region.

What you bring
leadership
chartership
degree
driving license
survey
technical

Demonstrated track record of leading and co-ordinating survey and technical inputs to DCOs

Chartership in a relevant professional institution.

Demonstrated track record in technical and team leadership within a multidisciplinary environment.

Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in an environmental or related discipline.

This role requires you to have Full UK Driving License as you will sometimes be required to travel to locations beyond the Midlands Region.

Benefits

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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Major Projects Lead - Land Quality at Arup in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom