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 role will be based in Singapore and will support the delivery of urban design and masterplanning projects within Arup’s Cities / CPD portfolio. The role will contribute to city-scale and district-scale projects from early concept stages through to implementation, supporting projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The role will support the growth of the Cities business in Southeast Asia through project delivery, bid support, and collaboration across urban design, masterplanning, and broader city-shaping initiatives. The position is intended for a strong urban design practitioner who can deliver high-quality work while guiding design direction, mentoring junior team members, and actively shaping the use of digital design, analytical, and visualisation approaches to strengthen project outcomes and team capability within multidisciplinary environments.

The Opportunity

• Deliver high-quality urban design outputs, including conceptual designs, clear visual communication of ideas, and well-structured presentation materials, while demonstrating a strong understanding of urban typologies.
• Ensure that assigned tasks and deliverables are completed within agreed timeframes, quality standards, and budgets, working closely with project and discipline leaders.
• Take responsibility for defined workstreams or design packages, coordinating people, resources, and information to support smooth project delivery across all stages
• Maintain effective collaboration and communication with internal teams, external stakeholders, and Leaders to support coordination of tasks and functions.
• Support the preparation of masterplans, urban design guidelines, and bids or proposals, while contributing to the development of the team’s visual language, graphic standards, and broader business development activities.

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?

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Urban Design, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Membership of relevant professional institutions or progress toward professional accreditation is desirable.
• At least with 7 years’ experience at leading design practices with a strong career focus on urban design and/or masterplanning.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Capability in Rhino, AutoCAD, or SketchUp.
• Awareness of Singapore’s planning framework, with familiarity or exposure to planning and development contexts within Southeast Asia considered advantageous.
  

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)

• International mobility opportunities

• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave
• Examination leave
• 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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