Assistant Project Manager | Programme and Project Management

Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity leave for 98 days

Paid paternity leave for 7 workingdays

Birthday leave

Travel allowance

Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 

International mobility opportunities

Paid Annual subscription to relevant •

Reimbursement of Professional Engineer

Exam Leave (6 days)

Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme

Car allowance for Associates and above

Job summary

Arup Jururunding Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide professional programme and project management services for large, multidisciplinary projects.

The role requires a relevant qualification, at least 2 years of PM experience in a consultancy, and recognised PM qualifications. You will lead projects from planning to completion, manage scope, time, cost, and risk, and help grow Arup's project management capability while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant project management experience in consultant environment.
• Recognised project management qualification or certification such as PM Diploma, Masters, PMQ, PMP, CPPM, MSP or PRINCE2, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• 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.
• Ability to use digital tools and techniques that support the analysis, reporting and management of complex projects or programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex projects and advisory engagements from planning through to completion.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources, quality, risks, and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
• Lead or contribute to bids, proposals, and presentations.
• Prepare client reports and provide strategic advice to support project outcomes.
• Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Take accountability for project performance, delivery outcomes, and team success.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Digital tools

Education

Engineering/Architecture background

Job description

Assistant Project Manager | Programme and Project Management

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 complex projects and advisory engagements from planning through to completion.
• Manage project scope, programme, resources, quality, risks, and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
• Lead or contribute to bids, proposals, and presentations.
• Prepare client reports and provide strategic advice to support project outcomes.
• Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Take accountability for project performance, delivery outcomes, and team success.

Is this role right for you?

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, architecture, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant project management experience in consultant environment
• Recognised project management qualification or certification such as PM Diploma, Masters, PMQ, PMP, CPPM, MSP or PRINCE2, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• 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.
• Ability to use 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.
Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:

• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• 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)
• Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.
  

Different people, shared values

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.

Established in Malaysia since 1964, Arup has been recognised for its vision, talent and tenacity.

Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Arup’s primary goal is to develop a truly sustainable built environment. This means that in all our work, we aim to identify a balance between the needs of a growing world population and the finite capacity and health of our planet.

We pursue quality and excellence which is reflected in the impressive portfolio of iconic and award-winning developments including KKR2 Tower, Marina Bay Sands, Sydney Opera House, and the Beijing National Stadium.

In Malaysia, Arup’s success is founded on delivering Arup’s global expertise locally and we now have over 300 staff offering a range of specialist disciplines unparalleled in this market.

Established in Malaysia since 1964, Arup has been recognised for its vision, talent and tenacity.

Dedicated to sustainable development, the firm is a collective of 16,000 designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology and rigour to shape a better world.

Arup’s primary goal is to develop a truly sustainable built environment. This means that in all our work, we aim to identify a balance between the needs of a growing world population and the finite capacity and health of our planet.

We pursue quality and excellence which is reflected in the impressive portfolio of iconic and award-winning developments including KKR2 Tower, Marina Bay Sands, Sydney Opera House, and the Beijing National Stadium.

In Malaysia, Arup’s success is founded on delivering Arup’s global expertise locally and we now have over 300 staff offering a range of specialist disciplines unparalleled in this market.

Perks and benefits Medical Dental Vision Flexible Working, Travel Allowance, Attractive Rem

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