Senior Project Manager -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 globally connected and multidisciplinary Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team provides environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on complex infrastructure projects worldwide. Working across sectors including transport, energy, water and emerging low-carbon technologies, the team supports clients throughout the project lifecycle by delivering Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), due diligence, lender monitoring, management systems development and implementation support in line with international standards including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, EIB Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and World Bank requirements.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Social (E&S) professional to join our growing LESA team and support a rapidly expanding portfolio of industrial and new energy carrier developments, including hydrogen, green and blue ammonia, sustainable fuels and battery energy storage projects.
This is an opportunity to work on high-profile international projects, advising lenders, project sponsors and investors on environmental and social risks across multiple geographies. You will collaborate with industry-leading specialists across Arup's global network while developing your expertise in lender advisory services and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.
Key Responsibilities
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, your career, our members and the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We Are Looking For People Who
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com . Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer
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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com . to 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
To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing date : 17 November 2026
#CSSJobs_UKIMEA
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup's globally connected and multidisciplinary Lenders' Environmental and Social Advisory (LESA) team provides environmental, social and sustainability advisory services to lenders, investors, developers and project sponsors on complex infrastructure projects worldwide. Working across sectors including transport, energy, water and emerging low-carbon technologies, the team supports clients throughout the project lifecycle by delivering Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), due diligence, lender monitoring, management systems development and implementation support in line with international standards including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, EIB Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and World Bank requirements.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Environmental & Social (E&S) professional to join our growing LESA team and support a rapidly expanding portfolio of industrial and new energy carrier developments, including hydrogen, green and blue ammonia, sustainable fuels and battery energy storage projects.
This is an opportunity to work on high-profile international projects, advising lenders, project sponsors and investors on environmental and social risks across multiple geographies. You will collaborate with industry-leading specialists across Arup's global network while developing your expertise in lender advisory services and supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading Environmental & Social assessments, due diligence, monitoring and assurance assignments for lender-financed projects.
- Acting as Project Manager or Technical Lead on multidisciplinary international projects.
- Managing project teams, coordinating specialist inputs and ensuring project delivery to budget, programme and quality requirements.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting business development and winning work.
- Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to capability development across the business.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, your career, our members and the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We Are Looking For People Who
- Have strong experience managing environmental and social impacts and risks for complex infrastructure, industrial or energy projects across diverse international contexts.
- Have proven expertise applying lender requirements and international standards through Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD), gap analyses, monitoring and assurance activities.
- Have experience applying COMAH regulations, BAT assessments or similar environmental risk management frameworks within industrial, energy or process-based industries.
- Have a track record of leading multidisciplinary projects, building trusted client relationships and contributing to business development and work-winning activities.
- Hold a degree in a relevant discipline and are professionally qualified, working towards chartership, or hold membership of a relevant professional body such as ISEP, IES or RGS.
- Experience within industrial processing, oil & gas, petrochemical or emerging energy sectors, including hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels or battery energy storage projects.
- Ability to work in French or Spanish.
- Experience developing and implementing Environmental, Health, Safety and Social Management Systems.
- Experience working on projects in developing country contexts.
- ISO 14001, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent certification.
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com . Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-profile and nationally significant projects globally.
- Career development within a global multidisciplinary organisation.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Access to industry-leading technical networks and expertise.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on sustainable outcomes.
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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Lei Padua at Lei.Padua@arup.com . to 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
To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.
Closing date : 17 November 2026
#CSSJobs_UKIMEA
We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.