Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Opportunity
We are hiring talented senior project managers to join our Programme and Project Management team to support ongoing workload and ambitious growth plans in Birmingham and Nottingham. Our team members work across a wide variety of projects in healthcare, higher education, government and property, contributing to the growth and enhancement of the Midlands.
These roles offer opportunities to develop your skills, working closely with senior colleagues in project and programme management and advisory roles for both public and private sector clients.
Is this role right for you?
As a senior project manager you will act as a key client contact, fostering long‑term relationships and positioning Arup as a trusted advisor. You will build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, lead coordination with multidisciplinary teams across Arup and partner organisations, and track and manage scope changes, risks and issues, escalating complex matters as needed.
You will also lead day‑to‑day contract management activities such as change management, early warnings and risk management, documentation and reporting, invoicing and payments, and support the establishment and operation of project control systems, including cost, schedule, risk and performance reporting.
Requirements
- A relevant degree qualification in a relevant discipline and membership or interest in pursuing professional chartership.
- Relevant experience in a project management role on capital projects, with a background in supporting and mentoring junior colleagues on project management activities.
- Demonstrable project management knowledge, commercial awareness and a motivation to support line reports in developing their project management skills.
- Knowledge and experience of managing NEC and/or JCT contract forms.
- Experience utilising contract administration software such as CEMAR or FastDraft.
Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com. 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, offering an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member to our shared success. This includes competitive, fair and equitable pay, a career path with opportunities for growth, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work you do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose. 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, as well as flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and allow you to choose solutions that meet 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, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or pregnancy or family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas, fostering excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support an inclusive culture across race, ethnicity, gender, LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion.
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 rachel.connolly@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/.
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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: 20th of March
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