Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Works within the QS and Planning Team to compare costs, supporting Project Managers and Project Directors in discussions with clients regarding CAPEX/OPEX of their projects. Maintains regular contact with Arup project managers to assess and review project programs, costs, progress, and bills of quantities. Regularly liaises with technical specialists, clients, and contractors outside the firm in connection with project programs, cost, and progress reporting.

This is a 1-year fixed term appointment.The role will commence with the first 6-months being based at Arup’s Ortigas office and will move after 6-months to the site office in Cagayan De Oro.

Your role in our team

• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to project managers for the resolution of complex engineering project controls issues.
• Undertakes the project controls effort for the planning, scheduling, cost analysis and monitoring for project.
• Monitors and analyses report and makes recommendations on cost and schedule performance.
• Develops specialized work breakdown structures for complex projects.
• Develops, negotiates and administers professional services agreements for project controls services.
• Collects and analyses data and makes recommendations on cost claims.
• Participates in the development of project cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Participates in the development and implementation of project controls policies and procedures.
• Prepares expenditure forecasts and budgets for engineering programs and projects.
• Research and analyse data and prepares reports and documents for Board or management.
• Performs other related Cost Engineer job duties as required.
  
  
  

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or related field with knowledge in construction methods and practices.
• Demonstrates an base level understanding of Quantity and Cost Engineering including general technical skills, basic knowledge of developing quantity take-offs for a discipline or specialty using defined scope documents or undefined scope assumptions but able to derive Unit Price Analysis (labour, materials & equipment) experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in Project Controls Engineering, Quantity surveying or Construction related industry experience preferred.
• Project management principles and practices in an engineering or construction environment, such as earned value analysis, resource management, budgeting, expenditure forecasting, and cost accounting; design and construction scheduling software; project management; and current office technology and equipment.
• Commercially astute and strong attention to details is highly regarded.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with proven ability to influence at different levels of organization, can communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Problem-solving skills with strong control mindset
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge on MS office suite, CAD; with Excel, MS Project or any advanced scheduling software
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.
• Responsible for the development and update of cost databases for various types of infrastructure and buildings related projects.
• Undertake project costing (CAPEX/OPEX) that are valuated from internal data bases of previous & current similar projects, quotation from supplier/vendor locally and abroad; all supplied information must comply with mechanical, electrical, process and other known requirements.
  
  
  

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Ivy at [email protected]

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 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 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.

We offer competitive renumeration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including HMO, Accident Insurance, government standard benefits, 5 days service incentive leave.

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 Your life at Arup - Arup

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Ivy Baguis at [email protected] to 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.

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