Joining Arup

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

Our Data & AI team sits at the intersection of technology and the built environment, partnering with engineers, planners and advisors to help clients make better decisions through advanced analytics and AI. We work across a broad range of sectors — from transport and infrastructure to cities and sustainability. Based in Melbourne, our work involves cross-jurisdictional collaboration, influencing Arup's broader strategy and success across the Asia Pacific Region (APAC) and beyond.

The Opportunity

This is a key senior role within Arup's Data & AI team, combining technical delivery leadership, technical expertise, client engagement and business development responsibilities — responsible for leading complex data and AI engagements and supporting the growth and maturity of the team's technical and advisory service offerings.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a highly varied portfolio of projects, with scope for a "choose your own adventure" approach shaped by project demand, client needs, and relationship development across different sectors. It is an opportunity to develop a well-rounded skillset, balancing technical development with consulting capability, leadership, and client engagement experience, positioning the role holder strongly for future leadership roles.

• Leading Data & AI projects end-to-end — including scope definition, delivery approach, timelines, budget management, risk management and quality assurance — selecting and implementing appropriate analytical and technical methods that balance client needs, data availability, budget and time.
• Leading the technical delivery of projects across a range of Data & AI applications, including data engineering, data analytics, natural language processing, predictive modelling, computer vision, generative and agentic AI, and data visualization.
• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with both internal and external clients, acting as a senior point of contact for the Data & AI team — engaging with stakeholders to understand problems, shape appropriate solutions and communicate insights in a clear, practical manner.
• Mentoring and coaching junior data scientists, supporting the development of both technical and consulting skills, and helping to establish, document and uplift team best practices to support the team's development as a center of excellence.
• Leading proposal and bidding activities for Data & AI engagements — including method development, team structuring and fee composition — and supporting the Data & AI Lead in developing team strategy and the positioning of Arup's Data & AI consulting services.

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 to 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?

• Demonstrated experience leading complex consulting or advisory engagements involving data, analytics or AI-enabled solutions, with strong delivery and technical leadership capability — including shaping approaches, asking the right questions, and guiding teams to appropriate solutions.
• Applied experience working with data and analytics solutions, with exposure to techniques such as data engineering, data analytics, natural language processing, predictive modelling, computer vision, generative and agentic AI, and data visualization.
• Proven strength in client and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, practical advice and build trusted relationships with senior audiences; and solid experience managing projects including scope, budgets, timelines, risk and quality, with strong commercial awareness.
• Demonstrated capability in leading and developing people — including mentoring, coaching, effective delegation and review of work — with experience supporting or leading proposal and bid development activities.
• Comfortable operating across advisory, leadership and delivery contexts, with the judgement to know when to rely on personal expertise and when to draw on the wider team; and a commitment to continuous learning, collaboration and the responsible and ethical use of data and AI.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Psalm Manuel at psalm.manuel@arup.com

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.

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 Psalm Manuel 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.

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