Joining Arup Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
As the NSW Aviation Business Leader, you will drive the strategic growth of Arup's aviation business across New South Wales while contributing to the continued success of the Australia and New Zealand Transport Portfolio.
You will leverage your industry expertise, commercial acumen and solid client relationships to expand Arup's aviation services, secure major opportunities and deliver innovative solutions across the aviation sector.
Working collaboratively with local, regional and global teams, you will help shape the future of aviation infrastructure and sustainable transport across the region.
The Opportunity Lead aviation business development across New South Wales by identifying, pursuing and securing strategic opportunities with existing and new aviation clients.
Develop and implement a NSW-focused aviation growth strategy aligned with Arup's regional business objectives and long-term market priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, government agencies, consultants and industry stakeholders to strengthen Arup's market presence.
Lead and support major pursuits by contributing to bids, project development, reporting, quality assurance, health and safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Australia, New Zealand and the wider Arup network to deliver innovative aviation solutions and grow the Transport Portfolio.
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?
A recognised tertiary qualification in Engineering, Aviation or a related discipline,



supported by membership of relevant professional institutions.
Extensive experience within the aviation industry, ideally gained in a consulting environment, with a proven track record of delivering commercial and operational success.
Deep expertise across one or more areas of the aviation project lifecycle, including airport planning, aviation engineering, brownfield and greenfield airport development, ORAT, planning approvals, sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility or related fields.
Strong knowledge of the aviation industry across APAC and Australia and New Zealand, with an established professional reputation and a strong client network, particularly within New South Wales.
Excellent leadership, business development and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence strategic outcomes, secure major opportunities and build lasting client relationships.
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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

📌 Aviation Business Leader Nsw (Sydney)
🏢 Arup
📍 Sydney