NZ Market and Clients Leader – Transport

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We’re looking for a Market and Clients Leader to play a pivotal role in shaping Arup’s presence in New Zealand’s transport infrastructure sector. In this role, you will lead complex road and highway design projects, drive business growth, and champion a client-centric approach. You'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality outcomes while fostering collaboration across our local and regional teams.
 

The Opportunity

•    Manage the design and delivery of major transport infrastructure projects, with a focus on complex road and highway works
•    Lead long-term planning and strategy execution in alignment with Arup’s ANZ and APAC business goals
•    Support and drive business development activities, from identifying opportunities to overseeing bids and client engagement
•    Build and maintain high-level relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies, and industry partners
•    Promote integrated service delivery across disciplines, while mentoring and developing internal teams

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?

•    Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (or similar) with Chartered status or eligibility
•    Extensive experience in design management for large-scale infrastructure projects within a consulting environment
•    Deep knowledge of New Zealand transport regulations, design standards, and OH&S practices
•    Proven ability to win work, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver successful financial and technical project outcomes
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style and client-first mindset

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup New Zealand:
•    Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. 
•    Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
•    Paid parental leave for the support carer of 2 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. 
•    Birthday leave
•    Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
•    International mobility opportunities
•    Insurances (life, travel & income protection)
•    Interest free bicycle loans  
•    Free & confidential counselling sessions 
 

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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please 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

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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