Arcus is recruiting an enthusiastic and talented Graduate Hydrologist. Working as part of the UK-wide Hydrology Team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their career, working on a range of exciting projects within the renewable energy and built environment sector. 

The Role: 

• Support the production of Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS Management projects within the renewable energy and built environment sectors; 
• Conduct technical design including hydraulic drainage design within Micro Drainage and hydraulic modelling within Flood Modeller and related modelling software; 
• Analyse technical documents and conduct desk-based research on projects; 
• Liaise with stakeholders within the private and public sectors; and 
• Providing advice to clients across a wide range of sectors. 

You will receive training to conduct technical works including: 

• Producing Flood Risk/Consequence Assessment in aid of planning applications; 
• Conducting Sustainable Drainage Strategy and Design within Micro Drainage; 
• Preparation of hydraulic flow data using FEH, Winfap and ReFH; and 
• 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling within Flood Modeller. 

Skills & Experience: 

• A relevant degree (including but not limited to Environmental Science, Geography, Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering); 
• Familiarity with relevant software (GIS, CAD); 
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams; 
• Exemplary planning, organisational and time management skills; 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and 
• Academic or professional experience within hydrology, flood risk management, SuDS or hydraulic modelling is desirable, but not essential. 

We require a dedicated, proactive and professional administrator to fulfil the job responsibilities below.  This role will be based in either our York or Glasgow office with occasional flexibility to work from home.

Job Responsibilities

General Administrative Support

• Monitor and manage office supplies, including stationery, equipment and refreshments

• Liaise appropriately with colleagues as well as sub-consultants, existing and potential clients and other relevant bodies

• Create new jobs using the project management system and make any updates to job records as requested

• Arrange travel and accommodation for site visits and other necessary staff travel

• Process training and conference or event bookings

• Reconcile the company credit card statement with spending records

• Check and sign off or query administrative invoices

• Assist technical teams with collating and submitting tenders for new projects

• Undertake any other duties considered reasonable within the scope and purpose of the post as may be instructed by the line manager

Reception and Office duties

• Manage incoming calls in a polite and informative manner, taking and relaying messages appropriately

• Greet visitors in a friendly, professional manner, showing guests to meeting rooms and providing refreshments as required

• Manage and record all incoming and outgoing post, summarising and reporting on outgoing postage charges monthly

• Setting up meeting rooms

• Updating office notice board with certificates and notices.

Skills

• Good knowledge of MS Office Suite programs (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Good written and numeracy skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates a personable and flexible attitude
• Demonstrates good time management and ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Demonstrates a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Gains confidence and trust of others
• Learns and develops from experience and other people, adapts appropriately to new situations
• Possesses enthusiasm, self-motivation and drive for results
• Promotes collaboration
• Achieves good execution and follow through

We are recruiting for an articulate and enthusiastic Graduate Civil or Transportation Engineer with recent experience who will work on a range of projects across different sectors throughout the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Providing day to day technical input suitable for role as part of a team of Engineers and Technicians;
• Undertaking tasks assigned by the team leader to support design delivery;
• Providing regular feedback of progress to the team leader to assist in the management of delivery and ensure that project delivery meets the client’s objectives and requirements;
• Ensuring tasks are carried out and completed in accordance with the agreed scope of works, timescales and budgets;
• Working to established Company systems as set out within the Integrated Management Systems (IMS);
• Assisting team members with consultation with stakeholders; and
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues from other disciplines as required to deliver project requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• Accredited Engineering Degree;
• Graduate membership of a relevant, recognised professional institution, aspiring to Chartered Engineering status;
• Ability to work with others from all disciplines and other professionals to optimise and develop innovative designs; and
• Some knowledge of Autodesk software products an advantage.

Arcus is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in using Autodesk software to produce 2D CAD drawings and Civil 3D models for infrastructure.  Candidates will have the opportunity to support the team on a wide variety of power and renewables projects across the UK and Ireland.

The Role:

• Managing and producing technical documents including drawings, models and quantities;
• Engaging with clients, sub-consultants and other relevant stakeholders;
• Supporting the team with project delivery.

Skills & Experience:

• HNC in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering, or equivalent;
• Experience, advanced user of Autodesk Civil 3D;
• Experience with Excel, AutoCAD and Autodesk Vehicle Tracking;
• Preparation of drawings and models;
• Experience in renewables would be beneficial.

Arcus is recruiting an enthusiastic and talented Consultant Hydrologist. As part of the expanding UK-wide Hydrology Team, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to further develop their career, working on a range of exciting projects within the renewable energy and built environment sector. 

The Role: 

• Produce Flood Risk Assessments and SuDS Strategies with support from the wider team;  
• Conduct technical design including hydraulic drainage design within Micro Drainage and hydraulic modelling within Flood Modeller and related modelling software; 
• Quality assurance review of technical works;  
• Support in the production of tenders;  
• Liaise with stakeholders within the private and public sectors; and 
• Providing advice to clients across a wide range of sectors, with a focus on the renewable energy sector. 

Skills & Experience: 

• A relevant degree (including but not limited to Environmental Science, Geography, Hydrology, Civil or Environmental Engineering); 
• Academic or professional experience in the flood hydrology and surface water management sector;  
• Competence in the use of hydraulic and hydrological modelling and/or drainage design software (e.g., Flood Modeller, ReEFH, Micro Drainage); 
• Familiarity with relevant spatial mapping and design software (GIS, CAD); 
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams; 
• Exemplary planning, organisational and time management skills; 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Membership of CIWEM or ICE and working towards chartership is desirable. 

Arcus is recruiting for talented, enthusiastic and motivated individuals with experience in transport assessments, travel plans, construction traffic management plans along with a   strong grasp of transportation engineering, preferably with exposure to the renewables sector. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is looking to develop their existing skillset.

The Role:

• Working on a variety of power and renewable projects across the UK and Ireland;
• Managing and producing technical documents to support EIAs;
• Presenting technical advice to clients and third parties;
• Motivating and managing junior members of staff; and
• Maintaining and building on our established client relationships and projects.
• Organised, with a well-structured approach to the delivery of tasks, with an ability to adapt to a varied workload

Skills & Experience:

• Working towards or ideally chartered for the senior role with CILT or CIHT;
• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering or Transport Planning), or equivalent;
• A strong grasp of transportation engineering with prior experience in transport planning;
• An appreciation of transportation assessments within the EIA process;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong report writing ability; and
• Experience with Excel, TRICS, AutoCAD, Arcady, Picady or LinSig would be beneficial.

Arcus is recruiting motivated and talented people to join our growing Environment Team. Candidates will support the team on a range of projects across the UK and Ireland by assisting in the coordination of environmental assessments, analysing environmental information and liaising with technical specialists to produce high quality deliverables.

The Role:

• Managing multi-disciplinary projects and tenders;
• Mentoring junior members of staff;
• Liaising and establishing relationships with consultees and clients; and
• Completing environmental assessments and other deliverables to a high quality.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Management), or equivalent;
• Understanding of environmental assessment and the importance of sustainability;
• 3+ years in environmental consultancy or a related role;
• Knowledge of the EIA process and renewable energy projects; and
• Membership of a recognised professional institution preferred (e.g. IEMA).

On the back of a growing workload and new opportunities, we are seeking talented Ecologists at various levels (Consultant/Senior/Principal) to join our Ecology Team in any of our UK offices.  These positions would be well suited to either an experienced consultant or someone looking to build on their existing skillset. Applications for part-time/flexible work schedules are welcome.  

The Role:

• Completing, co-ordinating and scheduling ecology surveys;
• Supporting team members with the delivery of projects;
• Writing and reviewing technical reports, assessments and other deliverables; and
• Engaging with project managers, stakeholders and clients.

Skills & Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in ecology/zoology or a related field, or sufficient experience and knowledge;
• Experience co-ordinating and undertaking a range of ecology surveys;
• Report-writing experience;
• Knowledge of protected species licensing and mitigation as well as relevant guidance and legislation;
• Membership of CIEEM; and
• Full driving licence.

Arcus is recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Senior and Consultant Ornithologists’ to join our growing Ecology & Ornithology Team across the UK. Although site survey will be required, the roles are largely desk-based, and a successful candidate will have good consultancy background in ornithology, and be looking to develop their skills in the renewable energy sector.

The Role:

• Co-ordinating and scheduling ornithology field surveys and surveyors;
• Ornithology Technical Report writing,
• Supporting senior ornithologists and other team members;
• Collecting, managing and analysing ornithology survey data; and
• Engaging with project managers, stakeholders and clients.

Skills & Experience:

• An undergraduate degree in ecology/zoology or a related field, or sufficient experience and knowledge;
• Experience in carrying out/co-ordinating bird surveys and analysing data;
• A strong understanding of relevant ornithology survey guidance and legislation;
• Full driving licence; and
• GIS and Collision Risk Modelling experience and / or Schedule 1 species licence beneficial.

Arcus is recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Town Planners to join our English and Scottish teams at Consultant and Senior level. The successful candidates will join a market leading planning team specialising in renewables planning.

The Role:

• Planning support role within a planning team of 10 professional planners.
• Preparation of all required planning documentation from feasibility to post consent.
• Submission of renewable energy and infrastructure planning applications.
• Assisting with Section 36 and NSIP projects.
• Assistance with the team’s Business Development strategy where appropriate.

Skills & Experience:

• Relevant Degree;
• Licentiate Planner or qualified RTPI (or equivalent) Planner;
• Consultancy and renewables experience preferred but not essential;
• Understanding of EIA and multidisciplinary planning projects;
• Detail conscious and interested in the preparation of planning reports.

Arcus is recruiting an enthusiastic and talented Senior Hydrologist.  Working as part of the UK-wide Hydrology Team, the successful candidate will have a broad range of experience in supporting development projects with the skills and enthusiasm to further develop the hydrology business in south east England. 

The Role:

• Managing projects and coordinating complex technical documents;
• Building on our established client relationships and projects;
• Mentoring and reviewing outputs of team members; and
• Providing advice to clients across a wide range of sectors.

Skills & Experience:

• Chartered Membership of CIWEM, or working towards chartership;
• Experienced in EIA projects, Environmental Permitting and Construction Management;
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Familiarity with relevant software (GIS, CAD, MicroDrainage).

Our Landscape Team are looking for an experienced and talented Landscape Architect to join the team as a Principal Consultant.  We are working on some of the largest and most innovative renewable energy projects across the country.  The successful candidate would be involved in the landscape and visual impact assessment of wind energy, battery storage, solar power and hydrogen projects. The team enjoy the opportunity to travel to different sites across the UK. We are super flexible too – applications for part-time/flexible work schedules are welcome.

The Role:

• Preparation of high-quality LVIA and TVIAs, landscape feasibility studies;
• Travelling to renewable energy development sites across the UK;
• Working with multi-disciplinary colleagues on a diverse range of exciting projects;
• Managing projects to programme and budget;
• Representing the company at client meetings, conferences and other events;
• Preparing and assisting with tender submissions for new projects; and
• Preparation of high-quality landscape designs and masterplans with a focus on biodiversity and sustainable design.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree/Diploma in Landscape Architecture;
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team;
• Expertise and experience in undertaking design and assessment projects; and
• Excellent IT skills including AutoCAD, Photoshop, and a variety of graphics packages.

To apply for this role, please send your CV along with covering letter and portfolio to HR@arcusconsulting.co.uk.

Arcus is looking for a talented, enthusiastic and passionate Principal Landscape Architect or Associate Director (Landscape) to join the team in Scotland.  This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a growing and innovative company working on a wide range of renewable energy projects across the UK. In Scotland, and across the UK, we are currently working on wind energy, solar, battery storage renewables projects, OHL and grid infrastructure projects, and aquaculture developments. Applications for part-time/flexible work schedules are welcome.

The Role:

• Preparation of high-quality LVIA and TVIAs, landscape feasibility studies;
• Travelling to renewable energy development sites across the UK;
• Working with multi-disciplinary colleagues on a diverse range of exciting projects;
• Managing projects to programme and budget;
• Representing the company at client meetings, conferences and other events;
• Preparing and assisting with tender submissions for new projects; and
• Preparation of high-quality landscape designs and masterplans with a focus on biodiversity and sustainable design.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree/Diploma in Landscape Architecture;
• Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team;
• Expertise and experience in undertaking design and assessment projects; and
• Excellent IT skills including AutoCAD, Photoshop, and a variety of graphics packages.

To apply for this role, please send your CV along with covering letter and portfolio to HR@arcusconsulting.co.uk.