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

We are looking for a highly motivatedSenior Urban Designer(Environmental Planner) to join our growing Cities, Planning and Design team in Manila. The ideal candidate will haveat least 8 (eight) yearsrelevant design experience in Planning and Design consultancy for integrated city developments and/or the public sector.

The position presents an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to work across a wide range of projects for both public and private sector clients as well as be involved in business development and further growth and establishment of the team. In addition to local projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects throughout the South East Asia (SEA) region.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and provide an equal and inclusive environment for you to thrive in.  We care about you and want you to perform at your best. Here you will have access to a wide range of opportunities to become a better version of yourself.  We also offer flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle and wellbeing. Join us to create a greener, better, and more sustainable world!

Your role in our team

• Supporting the Project Director in the development of the bid;
• The day-to-day management of the project;
• Setting up and managing the Project Team;
• Liaising with the Client as directed by the Project Director
• Supporting and keeping the Project Director informed of project progress and any potential problems;
• Requesting assistance from the Project Director in a timely manner;
• Preparing and maintaining the Project Plan and sharing it with the team;
• Managing the project schedule;
• Managing the preparation and implementation of the risk register;
• Managing scope, recording changes and instructing the team on any necessary actions;
• Managing and monitoring the financial performance of the project, including regularly updating the financial forecasts;
• Managing the planning and co-ordination of all technical activities;
• Overseeing the interfaces between the project and any other associated projects;
• Managing external and internal sub-consultants;
• Managing invoicing and cash collections;
• Controlling and managing key documents and deliverables;
• Planning and managing the technical and commercial reviews of the project at all appropriate stages;
• Capturing the knowledge gained on the project and feeding into the firm’s knowledge networks;
• Communicating project progress with the Project Team.
  
  
  

Is this role right for you?

Technical Skills

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, CM/GC, and public-private partnership (P3) projects (including DBFOM and other forms of P3) are preferable.
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent certifications, is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and preferably project management software such as Primavera P6 and other relevant tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and a creative approach to problem-solving with a focus on continual improvement and delivering sustainable and value-led project outcomes.
  
  
  

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.

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, 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.