Health & Safety Consultant in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom presso Arup

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a safety professional to join our H&S team, supporting safety due diligence and improvement projects across the infrastructure sector. You will work on diverse global assignments, advising on investments in renewable energy, transport, infrastructure, and digital assets. 

Based in Manchester (preferable) or London, this role involves close collaboration with Arup’s UK and global offices, drawing on local expertise to deliver tailored advice to international clients. Therefore, there will be opportunities for travel within Europe and occasionally further afield. 
 

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. 

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking a Health & Safety professional to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead and support health and safety due diligence projects, helping investors and clients understand critical risks, opportunities, and regulatory requirements associated with assets and operations. You will also support on larger H&S improvement pieces. 
 

You will review asset data, management systems, and performance metrics, working closely with technical and commercial specialists to provide clear, practical recommendations. The role will also involve supporting the development of H&S maturity assessments, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives. 

 As part of a collaborative team, you will represent Arup in meetings, contribute to proposals, and share knowledge to drive business development and thought leadership. Opportunities for growth can include engaging with clients, delivering bigger H&S pieces and work winning, alongside peers. 

 

Requirements and Skills

• A background in Health & Safety, ideally within a consultancy or operational environment. Experience across sectors such as Energy, Utilities, Transport, Renewables or Digital would be a preference.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practice.
• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas; due diligence, risk analysis, and management system reviews. 
• Ability to interpret complex technical issues and communicate them effectively to clients and stakeholders. Including, project management skills & the ability to balance multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. 

   

   

  Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at [email protected] - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

   

   

  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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

   

   

  We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

   

   

   

  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, 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 Rachel Connolly at [email protected] 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: 17th of November 2025 

   

   

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