Senior Design 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.

This role as a Senior Design Manager will undertake leadership, planning and design services within the group in Malaysia and other regional offices in the Australasian region. This role involves providing project and design management to clients of Arup Malaysia.

The Opportunity

• Provide overall leadership, design and project management for projects. Involve in resource coordination for the projects and pursuits and liaison with counterparts in other offices within the region for Science, Industry and Technology (SI&T) related projects or other as may be delegated from time to time.
• Preparation of time-based budgets for projects and liaison with Project Managers and other Technical Leaders.
• Input and involvement with Project Managers and other Technical Leaders with respect to developing scopes of work, contract conditions negotiating agreements with customers and suppliers and achievement of financial targets.
• Provision and/or management of design and technical consultation in areas to complete design works.
• Accountable for significant and complex activities or projects requiring prediction and planning for future resources.

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?

• Recognized relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Architecture or similar area with relevant industry experience in managing multidisciplinary scopes for large projects within a consulting business environment.
• Ability to undertake high level analysis and understands of ‘Customer’ needs (Both internal and external)
• Intuitive (to client needs as well as the project context) and creative in developing win-win solutions.
• Clear understanding of the need to consider occupational Health and Safety in all activities, including Safety in Design
• Relevant and demonstrated industry experience in securing and delivery of design and construction projects. 

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.

Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:

• Flexible working hours
• Paid maternity leave for 98 days
• Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
• Birthday leave
• Mobile phone allowance
• Travel allowance
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• International mobility opportunities
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
• Exam Leave (6 days)
• QP allowance
• Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
• Car allowance for Associates and above.

Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. Arup provide an environment where you will 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.