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.

As a Roof Technical Lead, you will be a project manager leading a team of engineers and technicians to successfully deliver complex building structures projects, with full accountability for quality, programme, and commercial outcomes. If you are a Singapore-registered Professional Engineer, you will act as the Qualified Person (QP), reviewing and endorsing structural submissions in accordance with local regulations. You will drive technical excellence, client relationships, and business growth while ensuring projects are delivered safely, sustainably, and to the highest professional standards.

The Opportunity

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams in the design and delivery of large-scale, complex building structures projects, including major airport terminal roof developments and complex steelwork systems.
• Act as Qualified Person (where applicable), reviewing engineering designs and endorsing Structural Plan submissions in compliance with Singapore Codes and Practices.
• Take full responsibility for project management, including preparing and implementing project plans, managing budgets and commercial performance, and reporting to the Project Director and Geography Leader.
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships, support business development initiatives, and identify opportunities to expand services across the Building Structures Business Unit and wider geography.
• Ensure high standards of design quality, regulatory compliance (ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001), health & safety adherence, and timely delivery of all project outputs.

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?

• An advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Civil Engineering and at least 12 years’ structural engineering experience within a consulting environment; Singapore Registered Professional Engineer (PEB) status preferred.
• Proven expertise in delivering large-scale airport projects and complex steel structures, with experience across low- and high-rise buildings, PPVC, prestressed and timber structures.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence and innovation.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, including managing fees and budgets, understanding contract conditions, and delivering cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines, and build lasting client relationships.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Please see a list of Arup’s Singapore benefits below:
• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. Arup provide an environment where you will 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 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

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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