At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in the built environment and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join Arup, a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits for your wellbeing.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and experience in project management within the built environment.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Opportunity
We are hiring talented project managers to join our Programme and Project Management team to support ongoing workload and our ambitious growth plans in Birmingham and Nottingham. We are part of a diverse group of Programme and Project Managers in both our city centre offices and are passionate about supporting the sustainable growth and enhancement of the Midlands and seek to apply that enthusiasm to contribute to a vibrant local business community.
We are seeking motivated project professionals to work directly with clients, Arup teams and collaborators on a range of built environment projects and to contribute to developing new business. The roles offer opportunities to develop your skills, working closely with senior colleagues in a wide variety of project and programme management and advisory roles to support our public and private sector clients. Our team are engaged in exciting building projects and programmes across healthcare, higher education, government and property sectors.
If you are a project management professional with relevant experience in areas such as higher education, healthcare/life sciences and industrial sectors, we’d like to hear from you!
As a project manager your role will be to deliver project planning, controls and project management services for the planning, design, procurement and construction of building projects in multiple markets and sectors. You will provide support to senior project managers in the day‑to‑day contract management activities, such as change management, early warnings, risk management, documentation, reporting, invoicing and payments. You'll also have the opportunity to provide support to business development activities of the group. You will also support coordination with multi‑disciplinary team projects and manage project meetings, preparing reports and presentations.
This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We Are Seeking Professionals Who Can Demonstrate:
- A relevant degree in a relevant discipline and membership of a relevant professional body or a desire to pursue professional chartership.
- Relevant experience of working in a project management role in the built environment and capital projects with a background in project planning and controls.
- Demonstrable project management knowledge, commercial awareness and interpersonal skills, including communication, influencing and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Knowledge and experience of managing NEC and/or JCT form of contracts.
- Experience utilising contract administration software (CEMAR, FastDraft).
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 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.
Different People, Shared Values
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, neurodiversity 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 – 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. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. To learn more, contact Rachel Connolly at rachel.connolly@arup.com.
Project Manager - Built Environment in Birmingham employer: Arup
Arup is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture in Birmingham and Nottingham, where project managers can thrive while contributing to meaningful built environment projects. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive learning opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and flexible wellbeing options, and a supportive environment that values diversity and individuality. Join us to be part of a team that not only drives sustainable growth in the Midlands but also empowers you to make a positive impact in the community.
