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. 

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   

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 do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

The role is based in Manila office. 

Your role in our team 

Will be expected to lead the Transport Planning team and take responsibility in growing the team and delivering projects including resource management and commercial performance. You will provide project management and technical support on a variety of projects which may include individual site developments, development master plans and large-scale transport infrastructure schemes.   Will need to use your transport planning and other skills to develop design proposals, analyse options, develop implementation strategies and assess benefits and impacts. You will maintain a strategic overview of the local business assigned to you and ensure that Arup is positioned to bid for identified opportunities.  Will also be expected to develop external business networks and proactively seek opportunities to project Arup’s brand and capability to assist the development and positioning of Arup’s business in the country.  Will need to be familiar with the wider development planning process so that you can advise our clients in supporting development applications. You will have experience in planning and designing for all transport modes, interchange activity and the creation of public realm areas.  Will also need to be able to work collaboratively with wider multi-disciplinary design and planning teams.  You will also be willing to learn new skills and committed to developing your own career and supporting junior colleagues in their own development.  You will also be involved in supporting other regional projects throughout Southeast Asia focusing on urban transport, public transport, and active mobility

 

Is this role right for you?

Degree in relevant discipline ( e.g tansport planning, civil engineering, urban planning etc)  Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution  Energetic and outgoing leader that is both a “doer” and someone that can inspire the team to meet deadlines/expectations  10-15 years’ experience in transport planning and engineering for developments and transport infrastructure schemes.  5 -10 years’ experience in project management and client facing roles, leading teams and mentoring staff to perform, excel and improve, and business development (including formulating proposals and strategies to win work)  Experience of engagement with local government authorities, developers and the public  Experience in multimodal transport planning and engineering including for walking and cycling, public transport, and roads, particularly at the conceptual planning stage, including traffic impact assessment and development planning  Experience in traffic engineering and design, simulation / modeling, and low emissions technology and e-mobility a plus  Experience of working within multi-disciplinary professional teams including architects, planning and engineering advisors.  Excellent report writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills. 

Desirable:  

Masters degree in relevant discipline (e.g. transport planning).  Previous experience in a consultancy environment. 

Critical Success Factors 

Financial project management of projects and tasks  Mentoring and upskilling of staff  Ability to work/manage independently and build own business line  Business development and market skills and success to project  Expansion of Arup presence/perception in the local market 

 

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact *Charlene.chan@arup.com 

 

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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

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. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Charlene 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. 

Our Application Process 

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