Urban Environment/Climate Change Consultant

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

 
We are looking for an -Urban Environmental/Climate Change manager to join our Bogotá, Colombia, Office to focus on urban management, policy and planning assignments. You will join a multidisciplinary team of urban planners across the Americas region with a focus on identifying and delivering innovative planning opportunities for a range of client types. Our work seeks to uncover and strengthen the interrelationships between urban management and policy, land use, transportation, economic and natural systems while being grounded in sustainable and resilient urban planning. The scale of projects can vary from analytical work and research, site planning assignments to large scale city-wide or regional master plans. We also work independently, leveraging the skills and talents of our Integrated Planning team in partnership with experts in resiliency, civil and environmental engineering, and information technologists. 
 
The ideal candidate will share our passion for creating community-oriented, climate compatible, livable places and achieving sustainable planning outcomes that help ‘shape a better world’. We seek an individual with growing technical experience and motivation to deliver innovative solutions. In addition, the candidate will have a strong background and understanding of both Colombian and international urban environmental policy and planning practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified applicant to support and engage in challenging projects and tasks. 

*This role is based in Bogota, Colombia* 

*PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME IN ENGLISH*  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies, Urban Management, Urbanism or Environmental Engineering/Sciences required.
• Master's degree in Urban Management or Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Economics, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering/Sciences, Climate Change, Sustainable Development or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in urban or environmental management, climate change and public policy, development or planning with significant project management experience.  
• Must possess excellent written, verbal, presentation and communication skills with colleagues and clients of all levels in English and Spanish required.
• Knowledge of Colombia´s urban and environmental management, climate change policy, development and regional planning sector as well as international practices in these areas. 
• Excellent command and experience with digital tools including ArcGis or QGis as well as familiarity with socioeconomic, quantitative and geospatial analysis.  
• Strong research, analytical and project management capabilities, outstanding sense of teamwork and responsibility, achievement and autonomy.  

 
 
Responsibilities (appears in job posting as Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: 

• Coordinate and develop resilience and urban planning consulting studies and processes at a variety of scales. Potential projects include urban and regional integrated spatial plans, urban/environmental/risk analysis and data analytics, urban and sustainability research, nature-based solutions, strategic urban planning, among others. 
• Support the preparation of proposals for the public and private sectors in Colombia related to urban management, policy, planning and design.   
• Working in partnership with other teams managing and supporting analytical studies and large projects where policy, planning, climate, sustainability and resilience, is a needed component. 
• Handle diverse tasks in small, medium, and large, complex, long-term projects – working with many different people/facilities/resources etc. within tight time and budget constraints. 
• Conduct research and analysis both for project formulation and development.
• Support project presentations, graphic materials and coordination and project management activities both within the urban team and the broader office.
• Contribute to building a dynamic, responsible and innovative urban team and supporting the development of junior staff.
• Executing responsibilities as outlined in the firm’s Quality Management System. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in climate change, nature-based solutions, disaster risk management or urban resilience is a plus.    

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.  

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.  

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, disability, age, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, health conditions, marital status, union membership, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, political or philosophical opinions, pregnancy status, family status or any other protected characteristic under the law.  

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