Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

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

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Programme & Project Management (PPM) team in Manchester or Liverpool. You will lead the delivery of major programmes and act as day-to-day project manager, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients across infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building long-term client relationships, developing strategic propositions, and winning work, with experience in NEC3/4 contracts and a broad

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, architecture or project/construction management (or similar) and professional accreditation such as APM in the PPM environment.
• Experience developing new client relationships and winning new projects.
• Strong client-focused relationship management and ability to align Arup capabilities to deliver solutions.
• Experience with complex-built environment programmes across energy, water, transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and oversight of all aspects of project and programme delivery.
• Represent Arup as the day-to-day project manager on a diverse range of projects.
• Support major project delivery and business development activities for clients in the infrastructure sector.

Skills

Programme management

Client relationship management

Project delivery strategy

Politically aware

Digital tools & systems

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Project management degree

APM certification

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts knowledge

Construction industry software

Job description

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 how Arup’s PPM function are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Programme & Project Management (PPM) business in either Manchester or Liverpool. Our PPM function works with clients across numerous industries, providing talented teams of Programme and Project Managers who support projects throughout the whole project or programme lifecycle. We have been experiencing significant demand for programme and project management and delivery partner roles across the UK. This has involved a range of major infrastructure and building estate programmes, strategy development and city-wide transformation programmes including net zero commissions.We work hand in hand with Arup’s entire range of technical experts to add value at every stage of a project, asset, or investment lifecycle.

We are looking for someone who would help support major project delivery and business development activities for our clients in the infrastructure sector. You will lead the management and oversight of all aspects of project and programme delivery, representing Arup as the day-to-day project manager on a diverse range of projects.

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 right for you?

The successful individual will have a proven track record in building long lasting client relationships, developing targeted propositions and winning work. You will have the ability to advise Arup’s clients on project delivery strategy, leading project teams to deliver work to a high standard of client satisfaction. You will also have proven capability in successful programme and project management services of complex-built environment programmes across key sectors (energy, water, transport), during their development and delivery phases.

We are looking for aspirational project professionals who have:

• Degree in engineering, architecture or project/construction management (or similar) and professional accreditation/certification such as APM (or similar) in the PPM environment.
• Experience of developing new client relationships, identifying opportunities and winning new project work.
• Customer focused with client relationship management skills, including the ability to understand client requirements and bring together different Arup capabilities to develop a solution.
• Understands and has experience in deploying various forms of construction contract, in particular NEC3 or 4 and/or bespoke forms of contract.
• Experience working on politically complex programmes, having the right combination of skills that show respect, humility and understanding of client organisations and the political and organisational sensitivities involved.
• Skilled in implementing and utilising digital tools and systems in the delivery of complex programmes across a broad range of project management disciplines.

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 benefits to 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.

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 contactRachel Connollyat [e-mail] 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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Recruitment Agencies

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Closing Date: 30 th of October

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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