Team Coordinator in Manchester

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Our North Transport Portfolio brings together multidisciplinary teams delivering some of the UK’s most significant transport and infrastructure projects. Working across Leeds, Manchester and the wider North region, our teams collaborate to create sustainable, innovative solutions that improve how people move and connect.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Team Coordinator to help our Transport teams operate effectively and efficiently. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative environment where your coordination, communication and organisational skills will have a direct impact on the success of our people and projects.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Coordinator to support our Transport Portfolio across the North Geography. In this varied and rewarding role, you will play a key part in the smooth running of teams, providing day‑to‑day coordination and supporting the delivery of operational, governance and project‑related activities that enable our technical specialists to focus on delivering excellent outcomes for clients.

You will prepare high‑quality documents, presentations and communications in line with the Arup brand, proofreading and editing content to ensure clarity and consistency. You will support work‑winning activities, including bids, pre‑qualification questionnaires and expressions of interest, helping to coordinate information such as CVs, project sheets and supporting documentation.

The role will involve maintaining organisational information, Teams spaces and distribution lists, monitoring training compliance, supporting recurring business processes, coordinating team meetings and schedules, and assisting with travel arrangements. You will also support new starters through their induction journey, coordinate team and client‑facing events, and act as a key point of coordination across the North Transport team.

Working closely with Business Operations colleagues and team leaders, you will help drive efficient ways of working, share best practice, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the adoption of digital tools and technologies.

Is this role right for you?

• Excellent communicators with strong written and verbal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across large hybrid teams.
• Have organisational skills and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, and ideally have experience with SharePoint, OneDrive and Copilot.
• Are collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused, with a growth mindset and a desire to continuously improve processes and ways of working.
• Can handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience working within an engineering consultancy or large global organisation.
• Knowledge of CRM systems.
• A Level 4 NVQ or a relevant secretarial or administrative qualification.
• Willingness to travel occasionally between our North offices.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

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. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the role, we will do everything we can to support you.