Joining Arup

As Research and Insights Manager, in our Marketing, Communications and Business Development Team you will provide actionable fact-based insights that inform strategic marketing and business decisions. This role is responsible for researching market trends, competitors, and client needs to identify new business opportunities and support client-specific research requirements.

The opportunity

• Drive the development and execution of strategic market research initiatives across APAC, ensuring alignment with business objectives and integrating into enhancing business decision-making
• Manage and conduct primary research activities such as surveys, focus groups, interviews, to gather actionable insights
• Perform thorough secondary research by analysing industry reports, market databases, academic publications, and competitor performance data to support informed business decisions.
• Synthesise information from various sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of market trends, dynamics, and the competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring research insights are aligned with business goals and applied appropriately to inform business decisions including presenting research and analysis to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Incorporate new techniques and technologies, including the application of AI in the delivery of valued research and insights.

Is this role right for you

• Significant experience in market research, industry analysis and customer analytics with a proven track record leading market research and industry analysis initiatives relevant to the AEC sector. Experience and knowledge of the Transport and infrastructure sector across Asia and Australian and New Zealand highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey research findings to diverse audiences and build strong, highly collaborative working relationships with peers, leaders and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.

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 (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. 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. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and 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.