Senior Project Manager

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Arup Full time

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Senior Project Manager | Energy & Technology Engineering Design

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 will provide professional consulting services to support Arup's program and project management work across a range of market sectors. You will have skills & experience in program and / or project management in one or more sectors including transport infrastructure, energy, water and / or science and industry (data centres). This role will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding team members across multidisciplinary projects.

The Opportunity

  • Lead the delivery of projects, demonstrating strong commercial discipline and delivery of high-quality work
  • Play a leading role in day-to-day project management duties for current and future projects, including design and construction projects, as well as providing advisory services to clients.
  • Prepare and maintain project plans, resourcing profiles, schedules, financial controls, deliverable registers, risk registers, and reports.
  • Prepare for, attend, and contribute to project/client meetings, including documenting and monitoring actions, risks, and issues. Assist with or lead the preparation and coordination of deliverables, such as business cases, feasibility studies, risk assessments, reports, approvals, and procurement documentation.
  • Strengthen relationships with key clients to expand business opportunities for the Advisory Services team and other groups within Arup.

Is this role right for you?

  • 8+ years of experience in project management or a delivery role in the consulting sector
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering, project management, the built environment, business or similar.
  • Eligible for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Project Management, Project Management Institute or similar
  • Extensive experience in engineering consulting within the transport infrastructure, energy, water and / or data centres)

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 Australia benefits below:

  • Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
  • Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
  • Birthday leave
  • International mobility opportunities
  • Insurances (life & income protection)
  • Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
  • Novated car lease
  • Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers

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

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.

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