Senior Project/Design Manager - Water

ARUP; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their dynamic Energy, Water & Resources team. This role offers the chance to lead diverse water engineering projects and foster long-term client relationships. You will be empowered to share knowledge, mentor teams, and develop your skills in a supportive environment. The company values technical excellence and inclusivity, providing a rewarding career path with competitive benefits. If you are passionate about making a positive impact through your work and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Career Development

Diverse and Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams and managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance systems and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage water engineering projects to ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Water Sector Knowledge

Quality Assurance Systems

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

Chartered Status

Job description

Joining Arup

Across the UK, we have a team of 250+ multi-disciplinary water engineers working closely together on a wide variety of flood and coastal risk management, waste and clean water infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets as well as energy projects. Our work is hugely rewarding, making a positive difference to people and the environment as well as pushing the boundaries of digital innovation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to help steer and/or manage a diverse range of water engineering projects within our major client portfolios. We are looking for colleagues who are passionate about technical excellence and providing an outstanding service to our clients. You will join our Energy, Water & Resources team, preferably located in London, but we will consider locations as far as Bristol, Winchester, Leeds or Solihull. You will technically lead and/or manage projects to suit your individual skill set and preferred development needs, allowing you the opportunity to learn and grow your career.

Is this role right for you?

Within this role you will build, maintain and manage strong, long-term relationships within Arup and with our clients and stakeholders. You will have a desire to share knowledge and proactively mentor and manage teams and individuals.

We are seeking the following skills and knowledge:

1. A relevant technical degree
2. Experience of successfully leading teams and managing multi-disciplinary projects to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and budgets.
3. Previous experience working in the Water sector.
4. A good knowledge of quality assurance systems and various management tools.

Ideally you will hold Chartered status from your discipline’s institution.

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.

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.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/arup-careers-uk-application-process

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Closing Date: 30-04-25