Project Director – Civil & Airfield

About the Opportunity

Provide leadership and oversight for the design and delivery of complex aviation and airside infrastructure projects. Drive business development initiatives and contribute to strategic market positioning in aviation and civil engineering sectors. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources across regional and global offices to ensure successful project execution. Develop project scopes, negotiate contracts, and manage financial performance to meet commercial targets. Represent Arup in high-level client engagements, industry forums, and strategic planning activities.

About You

Minimum 25 years of experience in aviation design, construction, and project leadership within a consulting environment. Proven expertise in airside infrastructure systems, including operational experience in secure airside environments. Must have recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with qualifications like Chartered Membership, Professional Engineer or equivalent. Demonstrated success in securing and delivering large-scale aviation projects, including stakeholder and contractor management. Strong understanding of relevant legislation, safety standards (including Safety in Design), and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Birthday leave
• Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
• Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
• Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
• International mobility opportunities
• QP allowance
• Site Allowance
• Work related travel insurance
• Dental expense cover
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Examination leave (2 days)
• Family care leave
• Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

About Company

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 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.