Southeast Asia Climate Risk & Adaptation Leader

Arup; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Climate Risk & Resilience Associate Principal to shape Southeast Asia's climate resilience strategy. Based in Manila, Jakarta or Bangkok, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client portfolios, and drive growth across government, transport, energy, water and property sectors.

You will bring 15+ years of climate risk and adaptation planning experience, with strong leadership and commercial acumen to deliver complex projects and expand Arup's presence in APAC.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 15+ years of climate risk, resilience strategy and adaptation planning experience in Asia.
• Proven leadership across multi-country, multi-disciplinary projects with regional market insight.
• Strong commercial acumen with business development, proposal leadership and client management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills for senior-level influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Arup's Climate Adaptation and Resilience services in Southeast Asia, including business development and project delivery.
• Build client portfolios, shape bids, ensure strong pipelines and commercial outcomes.
• Advise clients and represent Arup in high-level meetings and international forums.
• Develop and mentor teams to expand Resilience & Adaptation services across SEA.

Skills

Climate risk

Resilience planning

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Arup is seeking a Climate Risk & Resilience Associate Principal to shape Southeast Asia's climate resilience strategy. Based in Manila, Jakarta or Bangkok, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop client portfolios, and drive growth across government, transport, energy, water and property sectors.

You will bring 15+ years of climate risk and adaptation planning experience, with strong leadership and commercial acumen to deliver complex projects and expand Arup's presence in APAC.