Project Manager Whitehaven, England
Job description
Why Arup?
Are you passionate about building a more sustainable future? At Arup we work to find solutions for some of the world’s most complex problems – providing expertise across all areas of the built environment from strategic approach and planning to design and engineering.
Join us and you will have the freedom to push boundaries, develop new skills and work on some of the world’s most inspiring projects. We believe that by giving our people the freedom to be creative, we will produce work that continuously redefines quality across our firm. Whatever the role or specialism, our people are passionate about what they do, they believe in our values and are happy to come to work every day. And this is why people choose to work here and stay.
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The Opportunity
Due to continued business growth and development we are seeking to recruit a Project Manager for our Whitehaven PPM team. You will be working on projects in the energy, infrastructure and / or buildings sector.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of project management activities with an emphasis on project definition and delivery. In conjunction with senior members across multidisciplinary teams, we are seeking to locate a career minded Project Manager. The overview of the requirements of the role is as follows: they will ideally be based in Whitehaven, with occasional travel and will report to the Client and/or Arup Project Lead to provide Project Management Support to delivery teams.
As a critical component of the delivery team, you will be encouraged to collaborate and engage with colleagues and peers. You will be encouraged to demonstrate your experience within both a Pre- Contract Project Management and Contract Management setting. You will be supported in and encouraged to deliver both dynamic and fluid project management, but also to ensure that business cases are sound and projects aligned to support strategic initiatives. Key to your daily duties would be both project controls, assurance and general management of change and change protocols.
We are looking for Project Manager with curiosity, personal drive, and technical know-how. You will be as inspired as we are by the problems we are solving and excited to help our clients and lead teams delivering the solutions. Experience in the UK energy sector, renewables, civil engineering or rail sector is desirable. You will have some appreciation of the design project cycle, from conception and feasibility through to consenting and delivery.
Is this right for you?
- Demonstrable energy, infrastructure and / or major buildings project management experience; preferably both pre-construction and construction phase;
- A relevant undergraduate degree, with a master’s or equivalent experience
- Experience managing teams, including designer and contractor teams;
- Engage on a pathway toward chartership from a recognised institution;
- Knowledge and understanding of design process for major projects;
- Experience in the infrastructure capital works sector.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Email Remus Tudorache at [email protected] to schedule an introductory call.
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Rewards and Benefits
We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
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.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks - BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women - provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
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