Project Manager - PMO/Commercial Focused

PMO focus: suited for individuals with an interest in project controls and PMO functions. You will work within a collaborative team environment, supporting the implementation of project control systems including cost, schedule, risk and performance reporting, and contribute to the continuous improvement of programme management practices. You will help define, map and implement PMO and wider supporting processes for clients. This will include assisting in developing and maintaining dashboards and reporting tools using platforms such as Power BI to track and manage scope changes, risks and issues, escalating complex matters as needed. You will also support the implementation of governance frameworks and assurance processed across projects and programmes.

If you are coming from a PMO focus we would welcome a background in working within and delivering a key function of a Project, Programme or Portfolio management Office with experience of supporting transformation or change initiatives. This will include prior experience in developing solutions utilising the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps & Power Automate).

Commercial focus: suited to individuals with an interest in commercial management, commercial administration and project controls functions across major infrastructure projects. You will support and deliver commissions across all stages of the project lifecycle, working closely with leaders and clients across the public and private sectors. This will include managing commercial and project control activities such as budgeting, cost management, forecasting and performance reporting. You will also be leading on day-to-day contract management activities such as change management, early warnings, risk management, documentation, reporting and invoicing and payments. This will also include leading on internal and external financial performance tasks such as profitability reviews and financial tracking for both Arup and client facing projects.

If you are coming from a commercial focus we would welcome a background in commercial management of project delivery, including knowledge and experience of managing NEC form of contracts.

• BSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline with APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• A background in supporting or delivering projects in the infrastructure of built environment sectors. Alongside designing and implementing project control systems for major infrastructure programmes.
• Familiar in commercial management of project delivery.
• An established project manager with a proactive and autonomous approach in project delivery.
• Comfortable utilising the Power Platform.

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.

Both roles offer the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive setting, working closely with senior colleagues and clients across multiple sectors.

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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.

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.