Consultant –Lenders’ Environmental and Social Advisory

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Arup's Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory or LESA, team provides environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), environmental and social gap analyses, E&S due diligence (ESDD), monitoring, management systems development and implementation support to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on high-profile and complex projects worldwide. Our work is undertaken to align Projects with international lender requirements, including the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, EIB Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and World Bank requirements, amongst others.

The team operates as a multidisciplinary and globally connected practice, bringing together environmental, social, health & safety and biodiversity specialists. We currently support major projects across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas and work across the transport, energy, power, water, industrial and property sectors. Our growing portfolio includes existing commissions and strategic framework appointments with international financial institutions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Environmental & Social Consultant to join our growing LESA practice and contribute to some of the world's most significant infrastructure and development projects.

In this role, you will support lenders, investors and project sponsors in identifying, assessing and managing environmental and social risks associated with major projects. Working alongside recognised technical specialists, you will contribute to environmental and social impact assessments, due diligence reviews, monitoring assignments and a range of advisory services for lender-financed projects.

You will have the opportunity to work across different sectors, geographies and international lender frameworks while developing your technical expertise, project coordination capabilities and client advisory skills. The role will involve collaboration across disciplines and international teams and may require short-term overseas travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), gap analyses, monitoring assignments and related advisory services.
• Apply international lender requirements and environmental and social standards to project delivery, including IFC Performance Standards and other relevant frameworks.
• Coordinate technical inputs, manage defined work packages and contrib...

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