Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented Project Manager to join our growing Mid-West Programme & Projects team. This role is well-suited to individuals with a strong interest or background in commercial management, contract administration, project controls, and PMO functions, who are looking to contribute to high-profile infrastructure programmes in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will be delivering project and commercial management and administration services across major infrastructure projects.

You will support and deliver commissions across all stages of the project lifecycle, working closely with senior leaders and clients across the public and private sectors. This is a great opportunity to shape and implement effective project management approaches while developing your skills alongside a diverse and experienced team. You will manage commercial and project controls activities including budgeting, cost management, forecasting, and performance reporting. You will also lead on day-to-day contract management activities, such as change management, early warnings and risk management, documentation and reporting, and invoicing and payments.

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?

We are seeking an individual with experience in a project/commercial management role, a background in commercial management of project delivery and a proactive and autonomous approach to project delivery. You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant discipline.

• Knowledge and experience of managing NEC4 suite of contracts.

• Experience supporting or delivering projects in the infrastructure or built environment sectors.

• Digitally savvy, with skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate is desirable).

• APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent, with a plan to achieve Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) status is also desirable.

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Anna Lipka at anna.lipka@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, 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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and 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 (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 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, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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: 18^th of June

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