Senior Project Manager

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our PPM team works with clients across numerous industries, providing talented teams of Project Managers who support projects throughout the whole project or programme lifecycle from developing the initial business case to overseeing procurement, undertaking design management, and construction management. 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, urban regeneration, strategy development and city‑wide transformation programmes including net zero commissions.

Our North Advisory business is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing programme, project and commercial management team. You will support major project delivery and business development activities for our key clients in the infrastructure markets. 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.

As Project Manager you will work with the North PPM leadership team on a range of business development activities including developing client relationships and preparation of bids and supporting the development of new service offerings. You will lead project teams to deliver commissions, in full compliance with Arup Management System requirements and/or Client platforms. This will include integration and management of multidisciplinary teams to deliver work to a high standard of client satisfaction for our clients.

As a senior member of our team you will also coach and support the development of junior colleagues on the team.

• Degree in engineering, architecture or project/construction management (or similar) and professional accreditation/certification such as APM (or similar) in the PPM environment.
• Well established capability and track record in 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 in procurement of design and construction contracts on behalf of external clients is an advantage.

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 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.

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, 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.

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Closing Date: 8th of February 2026