Principal/Associate Project Manager

Company: Arup
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

The Opportunity

Our North Advisory business is looking for an experienced Project Manager to support major project delivery and business development activities for our key clients in the infrastructure markets. The role involves leading the management and oversight of all aspects of project and programme delivery, representing Arup as the day‑to‑day project manager on a diverse range of projects, and coaching junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the North PPM leadership team on business development activities, including developing client relationships, preparing bids, and supporting new service offerings.
  • Lead project teams to deliver commissions in full compliance with Arup Management System requirements and/or client platforms.
  • Integrate and manage multidisciplinary teams to achieve work of the highest quality and client satisfaction.
  • Coach and support the development of junior colleagues on the team.
  • Represent Arup in client interactions and contribute to the growth of key client relationships.

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering, architecture, or project/construction management (or similar) with professional accreditation/certification such as APM (or similar) in the PPM environment.
  • Well established capability and track record in developing new client relationships, identifying opportunities and winning new project work.
  • Customer focused with client relationship management skills, including the ability to understand client requirements and bring together different Arup capabilities to develop a solution.
  • Experience with various forms of construction contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms of contract.
  • Experience in procurement of design and construction contracts on behalf of external clients is an advantage.

Benefits

At Arup we provide a competitive, fair and equitable pay package that recognises your contribution, along with private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. Flexible benefits support your health, wellbeing and learning opportunities, and you can participate in our profit‑share scheme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disability, neurodiversity, different racial or ethnic identities, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and those who are pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

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Posted: April 12th, 2026