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

Senior Project Manager

The opportunity
The purpose of this role is to deliver project management and advisory services for internal and external clients across the built environment sector. You will be involved in client facing projects in Commercial Property, Science Industry & Technology business sectors, with an opportunity to work across a variety of wider building related projects as opportunities arise.
You will assist the management and oversight of all aspects of project delivery, including design management. You will also be responsible for but not be limited to:

Working as part of a team to deliver commissions, in full compliance with Arup Management System requirements. Managing and delivering national and international projects in line with the client’s objectives, within agreed time frames and to the budget. It will include coordination and control of all activities within projects. (Aligning project objectives with the customer and internally)but also business development activities including developing client relationships and preparation of bids. Projects’ stakeholder engagement and management. Taking a lead in establishing and maintaining relationships with our customers and develop new service offerings. Focus on developing and expanding PPM offerings in a specific business sector or sub-sector. Taking part in leading and developing teams.

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.

Is this role right for you?
To ensure that Arup can continue to deliver top quality, we are looking for candidates who meet at least the following criteria:
•    Completed relevant university education (e.g. Construction Management & Engineering or Civil Engineering at a Technic University).
•    Minimum 8 years of experience in the field of project and/or design management.
•    Practical work experience on Commercial Property and/or Science Industry & Technology projects.
•    Excellent communication skills in the Dutch and English language is mandatory.
•    Experience of managing projects and engagement with contractors, developers and/or public clients is an advantage.
•    You have good commercial acumen.
•    You have experience in developing, managing and leading teams.
•    You can work on a project basis and you can move well within multidisciplinary teams.
•    Possess the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment focused on excellent result.
•    You have a strong understanding of the construction market and processes in the Netherlands.
•    Strong proficiency in SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat is required.

•    IPMA Level C or Prince 2 Practitioner are an advantage.
•    Proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera P6 is an advantage.

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 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 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.

You will be a member of the Programme and Project Management team in our Amsterdam office. We support a hybrid way of work with 2-3 days/week working from the office. At Arup, we ensure that you get an ergonomically responsible home workplace. We offer you an Arup contract with a competitive salary in a range of €66K-€85K gross annual (subject to interview results) and good secondary employment conditions such as an excellent pension and mobility plan (bicycle km's)/ NS Business Card (First class) Within Arup you work in an international environment that enables you to share knowledge and experience with the whole world. In the long term, temporary placement in one of our foreign offices is also possible. We have our own Arup University with internal and external training courses so that you are always in development. You are part of the Global Profit Share program within Arup. Depending on the financial performance, there is a profit distribution twice a year.
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 Evelien Wind, Recruitment Business Partner, 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

For more information about this vacancy, please contact: Evelien Wind, Recruitment Business Partner via email recruitmentnl@arup.com.  You can submit your CV and motivation using the "apply" button via our website www.arup.com/careers