Project Manager - Built Environment

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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!

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 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?

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.

We are seeking professionals who can demonstrate:

• A relevant degree in a relevant discipline and a member of a relevant professional body or interested in pursuing professional chartership.
• Relevant experience of working in a project management role in the built environment and capital projects and a background in project planning and controls experience.
• Have 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 in utilising contract administration software (CEMAR, FastDraft).

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rachel Connolly at [email protected] - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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.

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. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel Connolly at [email protected] 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.

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Closing date: 3rd of July

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