Project Manager - Delivery

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Project Manager for a 12 Month contract based in London (hybrid).

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Purpose of the role: We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our established and growing Programme and Project Management (PPM) team. You will be part of a diverse collaborative team responsible for the successful delivery of our project and programme management commissions across all our markets and clients.

What you'll do:

• Being the day-to-day project manager on a range of large and small projects and programmes, throughout the project lifecycle.
• Overseeing multi-disciplinary design teams, contractor site progress and performance, identifying risks and issues, and supporting corrective actions.
• Contract administration between Arup and our clients, and with our partners and suppliers.
• Integrating diverse skills and experiences into a team to deliver commissions to a high standard of quality, and client satisfaction.
• Developing client relationships, contributing to tenders and market engagement activities, and identifying and monitoring project leads and opportunities.
• Identifying and mitigating reputational and commercial risks to Arup.

The skills you'll need:

• Knowledge of project and/or programme management.
• Management of small, low risk projects and project tasks.
• Understanding of the conflict between time:cost:quality.
• Contract administration using a range of standard forms of construction contract.
• Overseeing Contractor progress; taking actions to resolve issues and escalate key risks.
• A strong sense of self-awareness with an ability to get work done through others by chasing the project team to complete actions.
• An ability to develop a network of peers and influence and collaborate with colleagues from many different backgrounds and levels of seniority.
• Degree in relevant discipline, including Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.