Senior Real Estate Project Manager 2 Year Fixed Term Contract in Edinburgh

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

The Opportunity

At Arup, our Real Estate Team is responsible for shaping and delivering changes to workplace environments that support our people, our business and our values. We are seeking an experienced Real Estate professional to take on a permanent regional role, responsible for the delivery of workplace projects across the UK and Europe. This role will act as Arup's Project Delivery Lead for Workplace Projects across the region, overseeing a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, fit out and relocation projects, from single office upgrades to full floor transformations, including complex relocations and specialist spaces. You will collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure consistent, high quality delivery. You will provide client side leadership and governance, overseeing external, locally based project managers responsible for on the ground delivery across multiple countries. This is a pivotal role where you'll help shape workplaces that are functional, sustainable and inclusive, ensuring projects align with Arup's values and integrate seamlessly with day to day operations across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Arup's Project Delivery Lead for workplace projects across the UK and Europe, with accountability for programme performance, quality, cost and risk.
• Work across different regulatory environments and navigate cultural and operational differences.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance of refurbishment, fit out and relocation projects delivered by external, locally appointed project managers.
• Develop and manage project briefs, budgets and financial controls, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, Arup governance requirements and sustainability objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Real Estate, WFM, Digital Technology, AV, HSEQ and local office teams) to ensure consistent standards, best practice and smooth integration with business operations.
• Oversee project documentation, programmes and reporting in line with RIBA stages and Arup Office Design Guidance.
• Manage procurement and tendering processes, including contract oversight and defect liability periods.
• Maintain strong regional and global stakeholder relationships, providing clear communication, reporting and assurance to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of workplace project delivery frameworks, governance processes and regional capability.
• Ensure projects reflect Arup's commitment to sustainable design, inclusive environments and responsible procurement.

Is this role right for you?

• A clear and confident communicator across all levels, with strong verbal, written and listening skills.
• Detail oriented and pragmatic, with strong problem solving, decision making and risk management capability.
• Proven experience acting in a client side real estate or project delivery leadership role for commercial workplace projects, including large scale or complex programmes.
• Experience managing and overseeing external project managers, consultants and contractors across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and experience navigating regulatory and compliance environments.
• Demonstrable experience delivering workplace projects in live office environments and across regional or international portfolios.
• Experience with global frameworks or corporate standards.
• Professional qualification in Project and Programme Management or building design (Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering).

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

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 (within legal limits), 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 – 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.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com to 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.

Our Application Process

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