Senior Project Manager - Renewable Energy & Power Systems

Joining Arup  

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 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.

This role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-impact projects across Solar PV, Wind, BESS, Hydropower, Transmission and Substation infrastructure throughout Latin America. Working closely with developers, investors, utilities, financial institutions and public-sector clients, you will help shape the region's energy transition while building long-term client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of Arup's Energy business

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Project Manager – Renewable Energy & Power Systems to join our growing Energy team in Bogotá, Colombia.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex and high-impact energy projects across Latin America, supporting clients as they navigate the energy transition and develop the next generation of renewable energy and power infrastructure assets.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary project teams and contribute to the delivery of a diverse portfolio of assignments spanning Solar PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hydropower, Transmission and Substation infrastructure. Projects may include technical advisory, owner's engineering, lender's technical advisory, technical due diligence, feasibility studies, project development support, and construction monitoring.

Working closely with clients, technical specialists, and colleagues across Arup's global network, you will be responsible for managing project delivery, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from inception through completion.

This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, project leadership, and client engagement while contributing to the growth of Arup's Energy business across the Latin American region. Candidates may have a primary technical specialization in one energy technology; however, they should be comfortable working across multiple technologies and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Is this role right for you?

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary energy projects across Latin America, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of quality, safety, schedule, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate and guide project teams comprising specialists from multiple disciplines and geographies, fostering collaboration and effective project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on projects involving renewable energy and power infrastructure, including Solar PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hydropower, Transmission and Substation assets.
• Deliver and oversee technical advisory services throughout the project lifecycle, including technical due diligence, lender's technical advisory, owner's engineering, feasibility studies, project development support, and construction monitoring assignments.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and client expectations to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and supporting them in addressing technical, commercial, and strategic challenges.
• Lead client interactions, workshops, and project meetings, while ensuring effective communication with all project stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client engagement, market intelligence, and identification of new opportunities within the energy sector.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Arup's global network to bring innovative and integrated solutions to clients.
• Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and the continued growth of the Energy team.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of Arup's Energy business across Latin America.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field would be considered advantageous.
• Demonstrated professional experience in the energy sector, with a strong understanding of renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.
• At least 8 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Solar PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hydropower, Transmission, Substations, Power Systems, or related energy infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects, including responsibility for project planning, resource management, client engagement, risk management, and commercial performance.
• Experience delivering technical advisory, owner's engineering, technical due diligence, feasibility studies, project development support, construction monitoring, or related consulting services would be highly valued.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, investors, lenders, utilities, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple technologies and project stages, applying sound engineering judgment and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working on international projects or within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams is desirable.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, is required.

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 recognizes 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.  

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

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.  

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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