Assistant Environmental Consultant

Joining Arup

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

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Consultant, you will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a good level of responsibility from day one, we will give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills.

You will gain a thorough understanding and experience of the role of an environmental consultant whilst gaining the breadth of experience needed to achieve your professional qualification.

The role is based in Manila office.

Your role in our team

Reporting to a Project Manager and Project Coordinator, and working on a day to day basis with the project teams.
Support the team in all E&S assessment aspects, including undertaking of surveys and site investigations/ stakeholder engagements
Assist in permit applications and stakeholder issues needed to advance projects
Data encoding and analysis of survey results
Conduct desk studies, including qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
Assist towards both statutory and non-statutory impact assessments, technical reports, environmental strategies, corporate reporting and prepare documents for submission within the planning system
Liaise with relevant external parties to ensure understanding of the client's needs and project requirements.
There is scope for the role to take on a more responsibility for technical tasks. This will depend on business need.

Is this role right for you

Degree in Environmental Science/ Engineer, or any other relevant related fields; post graduate studies will be an advantage
At least 3 years of experience supporting/ undertaking environmental impact assessments / environmental design/ resettlement action plans/ environmental modelling/ public engagements as well as environmental experience with municipalities
Familiarity/ experience with modelling or simulation tools/ software is an advantage
Familiar with concept on environmental survey/ sampling methodology and stakeholder engagement procedures in the Philippines.
Excellent technical writing, analytical, and presentation skills
Familiarity with environmental assessment practices in the Philippines
Self-starter and team player, able to adaptable and work independently coupled with strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Filipino (Tagalog). Other Filipino dialects are an advantage.

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 rewards 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 offer competitive renumeration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including HMO, Group Life and Accident Insurance, medical reimbursement, government standard benefits, 15 days VL and SL, hybrid work arrangement and long-term career development opportunities.

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, 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

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