Job Description

Facilities Management
UKIMEA Region
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LON00052V Requisition #

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

At Arup, our Workplace and Facilities Management team is dedicated to creating exceptional working environments across our high-end commercial office spaces throughout the UK. We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a range of refurbishment and fit-out projects--from single office upgrades to full-floor transformations including server rooms and complex relocations.

This is a pivotal role that involves working closely with the Arup Client, Property Team, and WFM stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of projects from concept to completion. You'll be instrumental in upholding best practices, compliance standards, and sustainability goals, while ensuring projects integrate smoothly with day-to-day operations across our offices.

Is This Role Right for You?

If you're an agile and proactive Project Manager with a strong track record in commercial refurbishments and fit-outs, this could be your next big move. You thrive in fast-paced environments, can juggle multiple projects, and have a pragmatic approach to problem-solving. You're confident managing stakeholders at all levels, and you bring a structured, methodical mindset to everything from budgeting and procurement to health and safety and carbon reduction strategies. Experience in occupied office environments or sectors like healthcare and education is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of commercial fit-out and relocation projects, including contractor management, logistics, and stakeholder coordination Develop project briefs, manage budgets and financials, and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and sustainability goals Collaborate with internal teams (WFM, Property, DTG, AV, HSEQ) to ensure seamless integration and best practice across all phases Oversee project documentation, programs, and reporting in line with RIBA and Office Design Guidance standards Manage procurement and tendering processes, including contract oversight and defect liability periods Support delivery teams with governance, risk management, and commissioning, while mentoring local team members and maintaining strong client communications

Skills & Experience Required

Proven communicator across all levels, with strong verbal, written, and listening skills Detail-oriented and pragmatic, with solid problem-solving and decision-making capabilities Experienced in managing design teams, contractors, and vendors, with deep knowledge of JCT contracts Skilled in stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and navigating regulatory environments Over 5 years' project management experience, ideally in live office, healthcare, or education settings

Qualifications

Professional qualification in Project and Programme Management (e.g. APM PMQ)

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

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 Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@arup.com 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

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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Recruitment Agencies -

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing date 12th September We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.