Senior Project Manager - Water

Job Title: Senior Project Manager (water)                      
Location: London          
Closing Date: 4th March 2021      

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.
 
The role

•    Prospecting for new work, identifying opportunities with current and new clients, developing client relationships and leading major bids.
•    On securing new work, lead the delivery of commissions, managing the delivery team consisting of both internal and external project team resources, in full compliance with Arup Management System requirements.
•    Deliver work to a high standard of client satisfaction and profitably for Arup.
•    Mentoring of junior staff.
•    Develop new service offerings.
•    To take an active part in the development and delivery of programme and project management commissions in the UK water sector, working on provision of infrastructure for the water sector AMP cycle programmes. 

Requirements and skills

•    A high calibre and experienced Professional Project Manager with a technical background in engineering with the clear potential to develop.
•    Demonstrable project management experience having successfully led teams on design and/or construction of water related schemes.
•    Experience of delivering projects from a client project management perspective.  Value of project should be at least £50m construction cost, or >£100m for a programme of infrastructure projects.
•    Experience of at least one area of programme management disciplines, such as benefits management, PMO, stakeholder management would be an advantage.
•    Evidence of solid achievement and career development in project and programme management within the water sector supported by references.
•    Current client contacts in the UK infrastructure sector.
•    Knowledge of water market regulation.
•    Experience of business development for consulting services in water infrastructure markets.
•    Sound knowledge of developments and drivers in the UK water sector.
•    Good commercial and contractual awareness.
•    Experience of administering construction contracts.
•    They will also have experience in at least one other infrastructure sector such as energy, transportation, rail, aviation, highways.

Qualifications

•    Minimum of a good first degree and CEng qualification in engineering, construction or related field.
•    Project and Programme management qualifications, such as APM PQ, or equivalent.  

Reward and benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.

Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to a grade-related Flexible Benefits Fund which you can choose to take as extra cash or spend on a wide range of Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.

In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Shape your time

At Arup, you’ll be a welcomed member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture or LGBT+ people.  You’ll have access to a range of flexible working options – whether you’re a parent,  a carer, a student, or just have a busy lifestyle -  we recognise it’s not always easy to commit to standard working hours so  if you're interested in flexible start and finish times, working from home or working part-time, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role. 

Equality and diversity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcome all qualified applicants. You will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We recognise that not all disabilities are visible and will make reasonable adjustments to cater for diverse applicants in the selection and assessment process. 

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.

To take an active part in the development and delivery of programme and project management commissions in the UK water sector, working on provision of infrastructure for the water sector AMP cycle programmes.