WA Major Transport Projects Leader

Arup; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Life and income protection

International mobility

Novated car leasing

Job summary

Arup in Perth, WA, seeks a Design Director/Project Director to lead major transport infrastructure programs across highways, rail, maritime and aviation. The role focuses on design coordination, technical quality and commercial performance.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams across the full lifecycle, drive alliance/Design and Construct delivery, and strengthen client and partner relationships while mentoring teams for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered membership of Engineers Australia or equivalent; willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead bidding, design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across highways, rail, maritime and aviation.
• Own project commercial outcomes including work winning, contract negotiation, scope, programme, budget and profitability.
• Build trusted client and partner relationships and provide leadership and mentoring to project teams.
• Manage design coordination, technical quality, risk and contract obligations throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to WA business performance and future opportunities through strategic thinking and collaboration.

Job description

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

Join our Western Australia business in a key Perth leadership role shaping the successful delivery of major transport infrastructure projects. You will work across disciplines and offices, bringing together technical expertise, commercial judgement and collaborative leadership to deliver integrated outcomes for government and private sector clients across highways, rail, maritime and aviation.

This role is based in Perth. We will consider interstate candidates that need to relocate to Perth.

The Opportunity

As Design Director, you will be accountable for the performance and successful delivery of major transport infrastructure projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle, from project conception and bid strategy through detailed design and construction support, with a focus on Alliance and Design and Construct delivery models.

Working as a Project Director, you will take ownership of design coordination, technical quality, client satisfaction, people development and commercial performance. You will manage scope, programme, cost, risk, profitability and contractual obligations, while strengthening trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners and supporting the creation of future major transport opportunities.

• Lead the bidding, design and delivery of large-scale transport infrastructure projects, coordinating disciplines and resources to achieve safe, innovative and technically excellent outcomes.
• Own project commercial outcomes, including work winning, contract negotiation, scope, programme, budget, risk, profitability and financial performance.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and delivery partners, representing Arup with credibility and supporting growth across targeted transport sectors.
• Provide clear leadership, coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback to develop project teams and build capability for future major opportunities.
• Contribute to the current and future performance of the WA business through strong project delivery, strategic thinking and collaborative leadership.

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?

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a similar relevant discipline, together with Chartered membership of Engineers Australia or an equivalent professional body, or a willingness to obtain it.
• Significant consulting experience in the design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams and experience delivering through Alliance and Design and Construct procurement models.
• Strong commercial capability across work winning, contract negotiation, scope, programme, budget, risk, profitability and project financial performance.
• A proven ability to build senior client and partner relationships, communicate effectively in technical and non-technical environments, and mentor and develop others. Experience working with road and rail authorities such as Main Roads Western Australia and the Public Transport Authority is desirable.

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.

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave options for primary and support carers.
• Birthday leave and annual leave loading.
• Ability for permanent employees to purchase additional leave.
• International mobility opportunities.
• Life and income protection insurance.
• Interest‑free solar energy and bicycle loans, novated car leasing and employee retail discounts.

The role is based within our stunning, award-winning, architecturally designed offices in the heart of the Perth CBD housed within WS2. Spanning three levels, it is a bright open plan working environment with a lower social break‑out space, kitchen, winter garden and luxury end‑of‑trip facilities through to the top level’s innovative ‘Excellence Nest’, makerspace and acoustics lab.

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 are 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, 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 the recruitment team to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.