Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world
We are seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Data Centre Project Management team in Sydney with the opportunity to develop project management experience across transport infrastructure, energy, water, and science and industry sectors over time.
In this role, you will support the successful delivery of complex, fast-paced data centre projects and bids, working alongside senior Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams through the planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.
The Opportunity
- Support Senior Project Managers in the successful delivery of projects and bids, demonstrating strong commercial awareness, effective project controls, and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
- Undertake day-to-day project management activities across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases, including the delivery of advisory services to clients.
- Develop and maintain project documentation and controls, including project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, financial tracking, risk registers, deliverable registers, and project reports.
- Prepare for and contribute to client and project meetings, building strong stakeholder relationships while monitoring actions, risks, issues, and project progress.
- Support business development activities through the preparation of bids and proposals, and assist in the coordination of key project deliverables such as business cases, feasibility studies, risk assessments, approvals, reports, and procurement documentation.
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?
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering,
Project Management or relevant fields
- With at least 2 years’ experience in design and project delivery in a consulting environment
- Eligible for professional membership of the Australian Institute of Project Management, Project Management Institute or similar.
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 perks 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.
Please see a list of Arup’s Australia benefits below:
- Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
- Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
- Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the prospect to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
- Birthday leave
- Annual leave loading
- Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
- International mobility opportunities
- Insurances (life & income protection)
- Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
- Novated car lease
- Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
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 Sabena Foo 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
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
📌 Assistant Project Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Arup
📍 Sydney