Senior Project Manager - Complex Buildings

Arup; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex building projects on a hybrid basis. You will manage the full lifecycle from definition through handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and sustaining strong client relationships.

The role suits someone with delivery leadership on major schemes, chartered or near-chartered, with knowledge of NEC4/JCT contract administration and risk management.

Qualifications

• BSc in related discipline and chartered or working towards chartership.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering major building projects.
• Contract administration using NEC4/JCT forms and established processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex building projects and programmes.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from definition through handover.
• Manage client relationships and governance with project boards.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide clear reporting on schedules, risks and opportunities.

Skills

BSc in related discipline

Chartered or working towards

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Contract administration

Client & stakeholder management

Schedule, risk & opportunity controls

Education

BSc in related discipline

Tools

NEC4

JCT

Job description

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.

Watch this short clip to discover Arup’s programme and project management expertise and how you can be a part of it!

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an established Senior Project Manager to join the team in Cardiff on a hybrid basis! As a Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of complex building projects and programmes for major clientsin the Property, Industry & Technology sectors. You will bring strong project management capability across the full project lifecycle, from early definition and approvals through design, procurement, construction,commissioningand handover, helping clients achieve successful outcomes.

This role will suit someone with a background in delivery roles on major building projects,programmesor frameworks and may be newly (or close to) chartered by a relevant Institute or Association. You will combine strong delivery discipline with commercial awareness, clearcommunicationand a collaborative approach. Experience of design management, construction procurement, contract administration and working closely with clients and stakeholders would be an advantage.

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 delivery management roles on medium to large,complexor high-risk building projects,programmesor frameworks. Someone who is familiar with working across different stages in the project lifecycle, from definition and approvals through design, procurement, construction,commissioningand handover.

You will have the following skills and qualifications:

• BSc in related discipline and chartered or working towards chartership.

• A background in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and integrating cost, schedule, procurement, health and safety, reporting,qualityand planning. This includes supporting the development of project briefs, delivery strategies, and business case development,governanceand gateway approvals.

• Contract administration (NEC4 Project Manager / JCT Employer’s Agent) and contractor coordination using established processes and standard forms of contract.

• Comfortable building strong client and stakeholder relationships within complex organisational environments. Including leading project meetings and managing internal and external communications with confidence.

• Managing project schedules, risks and opportunities, and reporting clearly to clients,stakeholdersand project boards.

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 benefitsto 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.

Our Application 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: 28th of October 2026

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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