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 strive to build a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. From climate action to social equity, we consider the broadest impacts of our work. Sustainable development is at the heart of everything we do, and this purpose shapes our culture and the focus of our leadership. We incorporate environmental and social benefits into our work with communities and clients. Arup offers a broad and deep range of climate and sustainability services, spanning from decarbonizing buildings and electrifying transport to improving climate resilience.  You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

We are seeking a Sustainable Design Leader to help us grow our sustainable buildings design offering across our Americas Region. We are looking for a growth-oriented seller-doer who can help us win work and deliver projects as a multi-disciplinary Project Director. You will be working with other regional leaders to help align strategies and position Arup to win work in the buildings design space. You will become part of the Regional CSSP team and work from the Los Angeles office which sits in the West Geography.

The Opportunity  

• Use your sustainability expertise and design experience to drive better project outcomes with our clients, by focusing on the ways in which design can impact sustainable building performance.
• Work as a seller-doer-grower to bring state-of-the-practice sustainability expertise to our projects, so that Arup is differentiated in the delivery of SMEP+ work and the projects are differentiated in ways that our clients find valuable.
• You will be expected to write bids, support business development and project positioning efforts and win work.
• Participate in the development of the regional annual business plan by setting strategic direction for sustainable design practice on building projects work in the Americas region.
• Deliver climate & sustainability services on Arup multidisciplinary projects across the Americas region as a Project Director, Project Manager or sustainability lead. 
• Be part of the leadership team for Climate and Sustainability Services across the region, collaborating with other service + domain experts and service leadership. This includes business development activity and participation in people leadership and skill development.
• Lead bids for the climate & sustainability services component of building design projects across the region.
• Lead business development and market connections for climate & sustainability services for building design in the region.
• Help us recruit, develop and retain sustainable building design professionals for our major offices across region.
• Develop sustainable strategies for building projects that deliver value for the clients and communicate these to clients and project teams.
• Contribute to growing the annual revenues associated with climate & sustainability services on building design projects in line with our strategic target markets and annual business plans.
  

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.  

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Architecture, Engineering, or Planning.
• 20 or more years of experience in delivery of sustainable design solutions for the built environment.
• Specialist knowledge in one of the following sub-sectors – sustainable buildings, sustainability strategy, circular economy, decarbonization or health and wellness.  
• Professional Licensure or accreditation in appropriate field (PMP, AICP, LEED, PE, RA).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in climate and sustainability design services pointed at the built environment.
• Commercial/finance skills and ability to develop fee proposals, with experience acting as a project manager / project director on prior building design projects.
• Team building and mentorship skills.
  

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. 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 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. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future 

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 

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $260,000 to 310,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.  

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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