Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator

Sigma Earth; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator in the UK to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategic Plan. You will work across departments to ensure delivery of change initiatives and benefits realization.

Responsibilities include assisting in programme management, preparing business cases and governance tools, maintaining intranet platforms, and reporting to senior leadership. Occasional travel to London with hybrid work 2–3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in project or programme management, PMO, or portfolio delivery.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Collaborative and stakeholder-focused with effective communication.
• Willingness to travel to London and work in a hybrid format 2–3 days per week.
• Familiarity with core Arup systems such as Invest in Arup, CRM, AMS, IiA platform, and Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the sustainable development transformation programme, working closely with key stakeholders to support effective planning, governance, delivery, and achievement of intended benefits.
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases, programme plans, governance tools such as RACI frameworks, initiative structures, and RAID logs.
• Help maintain internal platforms and documentation, including SharePoint, the SD Hub, and Teams, while actively participating in internal meetings.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentation materials for the Executive Board, Arup Group Limited Board, and other governance bodies.
• Help monitor budgets, forecast spending, and track financial performance in partnership with the Finance team.
• Work with enabling functions such as People, Finance, Digital, and HSEQ to support the integration of change initiatives.
• Support the delivery of global sustainable development change programmes under Tranche 2 and 3 investments.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Sustainable Development Director, the Global Sustainable Development Programme/Fund Manager, and senior leaders across Total Design, Business & Markets, the Strategy Office, and Performance & Operations.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

PMO

Governance

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Invest in Arup

CRM

AMS

IiA platform

Copilot

Job description

Key Responsibilities

As a Sustainable Development Programme Coordinator at Arup, you will play an important role in supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategic Plan.

• Assist in managing the sustainable development transformation programme, working closely with key stakeholders to support effective planning, governance, delivery, and achievement of intended benefits.
• Contribute to the preparation of business cases, programme plans, governance tools such as RACI frameworks, initiative structures, and RAID logs.
• Help maintain internal platforms and documentation, including SharePoint, the SD Hub, and Teams, while actively participating in internal meetings.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentation materials for the Executive Board, Arup Group Limited Board, and other governance bodies.
• Help monitor budgets, forecast spending, and track financial performance in partnership with the Finance team.
• Work with enabling functions such as People, Finance, Digital, and HSEQ to support the integration of change initiatives.
• Support the delivery of global sustainable development change programmes under Tranche 2 and 3 investments.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Sustainable Development Director, the Global Sustainable Development Programme/Fund Manager, and senior leaders across Total Design, Business & Markets, the Strategy Office, and Performance & Operations.

Is This Role Right for You?

• Willingness to travel to London and work in a hybrid format 2 to 3 times per week.
• Undergraduate degree, further qualification, or equivalent experience, preferably in project management, programme management, or sustainable development.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project or programme management, PMO, or portfolio delivery roles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative, approachable working style with strong listening skills and a positive attitude toward stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks independently while setting priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence others and listen actively.
• Comfortable working with globally distributed teams and across multiple time zones.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, along with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Familiarity with core Arup systems such as Invest in Arup, CRM, AMS, IiA platform, and Copilot.