Senior Water Strategy Consultant

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

We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join our Water team in Sydney as a Senior Water Strategy Consultant. In this position, you'll be responsible for growing and delivering a range of water strategy and infrastructure projects across the Australasia region, while delivering quality outcomes. You'll also undertake the majority of your work at the strategic end of the project lifecycle, this may include developing strategic business cases, undertaking feasibility/optioneering studies and developing/advising on policy within the water sector.

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.

What will I do?

- Working with our Primary key clients including Sydney Water and the NSW Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
- In addition to Project Delivery, you will be expected to help diversify our client base by growing relationships and winning work with others.
- You will be managing bidding activities for water sector projects within Arup, learning and implementing internal systems and processes.
- You'll also be working closely with our local business leader for the water sector in NSW, with bids, projects and potentially client relationship responsibilities delegated to you as required.
- You may also be expected to provide leadership/mentorship for our growing advisory/strategy team, including technical mentorship to more junior consultants.

What will I bring?

- Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, science, economics or similar area.
- Relevant experience working in the water sector and ideally the strategic phase of the project lifecycle within a consulting business environment. Experience of working across the energy sector will also be viewed positively.
- ability to guide and inspire teams to achieve shared goals, leveraging diverse strengths and fostering a cooperative environment.
- ability to create organized plans and execute them efficiently, managing resources to meet deadlines and adapting to changes.
- Ability to build positive relationships by understanding needs and delivering value-added solutions, acting as a trusted partner.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:
- Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
- Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
- Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
- Birthday leave
- Annual leave loading
- Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
- International mobility opportunities
- Insurances (life &
income protection)
- Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
- Novated car lease
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
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please 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
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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