Senior Consultant | Water – IWM Consultant

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

This role is for a Senior IWM Consultant to join the Victorian IWM team. The team is diverse, dynamic and has been established for almost three years. The team is looking for a senior consultant to drive the technical knowledge in the team, win work, manage the delivery of projects and be an integral part of the wider water team. The IWM team works across several spaces, such as authoring policy and guidelines for state governments, creating IWM plans for new precincts and growth corridors, collaborates with data scientists to evaluate future scenarios and works with First Nations groups to deliver a holistic approach to water management. You will be joining a diverse team that has an inclusive and supportive team culture that is aiming to expand the IWM discipline across Australia. The team works with climate change consultants, civil and process engineers, data scientists and planners to deliver IWM projects.

The Opportunity

• Leading Victorian IWM projects and bids
• Supporting the project manager with commercial or technical project challenges
• Providing technical guidance and reviews for the project team
• Disseminating knowledge to junior engineers
• Developing relationships with the Victorian IWM network to facilitate the IWM team’s growth

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.

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar area;
• Relevant experience of the IWM discipline in Victoria, with at least 10 years of experience
• An understanding of the Victorian IWM forums and governance model, key IWM policy and guidance such as EPA Urban Stormwater Management targets.
• Relevant experience in delivery of IWM plans for precincts or catchments, experience in project and program management and design of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) assets (for example, wetlands, rain gardens etc)
• An understanding of, or first hand design experience of water sensitive urban design, stormwater harvesting schemes or alternative water supply schemes in Victoria

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
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

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 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.

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.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Helen Pakhomov on helen.pakhomov@arup.com

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