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.

Our Bogota office is looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to join the team!

Responsibilities of this specific role will include, but not be limited to the following:

Conduct business planning, economic, contractual, and/or financial analysis to support infrastructure and P3 advisory assignments

Coordinate work products and deliverables with senior financial, commercial and technical specialists ensuring alignment across multidisciplinary inputs

Support the preparation of technical due diligence and advisory reports for infrastructure projects, particularly in transport, consolidating inputs from engineering, financial, and legal teams

Review and analyze project documentation, including schedules, critical path, designs, costs, permits, land acquisition management, utilities networks management and construction progress, identifying key issues and risks

Contribute to construction and operations (O&M) monitoring activities, including the preparation of periodic reports assessing project performance, technical compliance, and contractual obligations

Analyze construction progress against schedule, technical performance, and compliance with contractual requirements, providing clear conclusions and recommendations

Participate in site visits to verify project progress, construction conditions, and operational performance

Identify and assess technical, contractual, and operational risks, supporting the development of mitigation measures and inputs to risk allocation discussions

Review and synthesize multidisciplinary information (engineering, planning, cost, and permitting) to support integrated technical and commercial assessments

Support financial close processes, including preparation of technical inputs required by lenders, investors, and public stakeholders

Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, and develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative assessment of project data

Interact with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, lenders, sponsors, and other consultants, across due diligence and advisory assignments

Support the preparation of proposals and responses to RFPs, contributing technical and commercial content

Develop and maintain strong internal and external networks to support business development and delivery

Conduct market research across infrastructure sectors and communicate findings to support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

Required:

Bilingual (Spanish / English)

Excellent presentation and writing skills in English and Spanish are required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Strong interest in infrastructure project development, delivery and/or operations

2-4 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts

Strong quantitative skills with good knowledge of MS Excel.

Proficient in MS Office suite.

The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working

Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels

Analytical mindset and/or Strategic thinker

Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred:

Master's degree Project / Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, or similar

Familiarity with project management tools and techniques

Flexibility and Out-of-the-Box innovative thinking

Experience in P3 projects, Project Finance and/or concession schemes

Also:

Additional relevant work or internship experience with a contractor, design firm, or cost consulting firm.

Relevant experience across a variety of project types in both infrastructure and buildings e.g. rail, bridges, tunnels, large office/mixed use etc.

Working understanding of project development process and project finance

Coursework in construction economics or construction management

Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Primavera 6, Excel Financial Modeling techniques, VBA. Programming languages also a plus.

Strong interest in and passion for working in the transport infrastructure

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 recognizes 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.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

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.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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