Senior Change Manager

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 offering an exciting opportunity to lead the people side of change across our internal initiatives. As an experienced Business Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver some of our most impactful firm-wide technology projects—working in close partnership with our Programme and Project Managers in the Digital Technology team.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it! 

The Opportunity

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. 

·        We’re proud to collaborate with industry-leading professionals across a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines. As an internal Business Change team, our mission is to enable the organisation by delivering the right technologies and processes that empower our people to achieve exceptional outcomes for our clients.

·        We’re seeking a proactive and driven individual with a solid background in delivering change management support within a consulting environment. You’ll need to be hands-on, adaptable, and ready to take on engaging, high-impact work. 

·        In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the successful adoption of a wide range of technology initiatives – from finance and project delivery systems to AI solutions and asset management platforms. As a Business Change Manager, your focus will be on people-centered change, ensuring that transitions to new tools and processes are smooth, effective, and embraced by our teams.

·       The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in managing organisational change in a dynamic environment, along with the ability to navigate the challenges of working across global teams. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.

·        This role is based in our Europe region, you’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple geographies. No two days will look alike. From leading engaging workshops and crafting communication strategies to delivering impactful training and evaluating change outcomes, you'll be immersed in a dynamic, supportive team that's focused on driving success for our people and clients.

Did you know: Our Digital Technology team are proud former winners of the IT Team of the Year for at the Chartered Institute of IT’s UK IT Industry Awards. 

Is this role right for you?

• Proven experience in successfully delivering complex change within a global company. 
• This role requires a proactive, hands-on approach. You will be responsible for planning, leading, and executing key change initiatives, driving them through to successful implementation.
• Flexibility is essential, as you may need to adjust your schedule to collaborate effectively with global colleagues across different time zones.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, building strong, collaborative relationships across Arup. You should be confident in influencing and persuading stakeholders at all levels on the need for change.
• Must be comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team, where collaboration across disciplines is essential for the successful delivery of our projects.  

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Please email Kat.Falepau@arup.com

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal and applications sent via email will not be considered. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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 care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
• As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
• 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 Careers - Your Life at Arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please email Kat.Falepau@arup.com 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

To understand what to expect next, please visit our Careers page Our aim is to make this process as streamlined and easy as possible for our applicants. If you feel there are some improvements needed in our process, please feel free to reach out to Kat Falepau.

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