Principal Project Manager in London

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

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Project Manager to join our established and growing Programme & Project Management (PPM) team in London. You will be part of a diverse team responsible for the delivery of our project and programme management commissions and provide advice across all our markets and clients, with an initial primary focus on the delivery of major complex building projects.

The role of a Principal Project Manager will be to drive, challenge and successfully deliver complex strategic and operational projects using best practice PPM knowledge and advisory skills. You will be leading major building projects for both private and public sector clients in scientific research laboratories (particularly life science), higher education, healthcare, technology and commercial property.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you? The key activities of the role are:

• Leading complex building projects across sectors including life sciences, education, healthcare and complex buildings.
• Leading multidisciplinary design teams and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administrating contracts with clients, partners and suppliers while developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Identifying and mitigating reputational and commercial risks.
• Leading project meetings and monitoring project progress.
• Supporting governance processes, business case development and gateway approvals.

Requirements

• Demonstratable project management experience in the delivery of complex building projects.
• Experience of the design, procurement and construction stages of a project.
• A degree in a relevant discipline (engineering, construction management, project management or quantity surveying) and be a member of a relevant professional body such as APM, RICS, ICE, RIBA or CIOB.
• Knowledge of advisory and consulting disciplines, including bidding and work winning with cross-functional applications of services and skills.
• A background of management client and stakeholder engagement in large or complex organisational environments.
• Effective communication, determining their requirements and managing their engagement with integration into the project.
• Team leadership/management experience.

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 Rachel Connolly 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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Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.