Project Manager | Programme and Project Management

Arup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Paid maternity leave for 98 days

Paid paternity leave for 7 working days

Mobile phone allowance

Car allowance for Associates and above

Job summary

Arup is seeking an experienced project manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead complex projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. The candidate should have at least 6 years of project management experience and relevant qualifications.

This role includes managing all aspects of project delivery, establishing strong client relationships, and contributing to business development efforts. Join Arup to be part of a diverse workforce and enjoy various benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience, ideally with Data Centre Projects.
• Recognised project management qualification or certification like PMP or PRINCE2.
• Strong practical and theoretical project management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of design and construction projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
• Prepare client reports and manage communications.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture, or project management

Tools

Digital project management tools

Job description

Joining Arup

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

Based in Kuala Lumpur, this role will provide professional project management services to support Arup’s Programme and Project Services work. The successful candidate will bring strong senior project management experience, with the ability to lead complex projects, manage client relationships and contribute to the growth of Arup’s project management capability.

The Opportunity

• Lead the delivery of design, construction and advisory projects, ensuring high standards of quality, performance and client service.
• Manage project scope, programme, cost, resources, risks, issues, communications and procurement to support successful project outcomes.
• Plan and implement project set‑up activities, including resourcing requirements, project execution plans and management system requirements.
• Prepare clear client reports that summarise key issues, progress, risks and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients, supporting business development and the expansion of opportunities for Arup.
• Lead or contribute to tender submissions, bids, proposals and client presentations.
• Support the development of Arup’s project management capability through mentoring, knowledge sharing, lessons learnt and continuous improvement.

Is this role right for you?

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience, ideally with involvement in Data Centre Projects.
• Recognised project management qualification or certification such as PM Diploma, Masters, PMQ, PMP, CPPM, MSP or PRINCE2.
• Strong practical and theoretical project management and design management knowledge, with the ability to lead projects and programmes across scope, time, cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, issues and procurement.
• Ability to independently analyse project information, report on outcomes and develop clear actions to address risks, issues or performance gaps.
• Confidence using digital tools and techniques that support the analysis, reporting and management of complex projects or programmes.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits (Malaysia)

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)
• QP allowance
• Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. Arup provide an environment where you will 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 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.