Project Director – Civil & Airfield

About the Opportunity

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

To lead and manage major aviation infrastructure projects, with a focus on airside planning and design, while enhancing Arup’s global aviation capabilities through strategic leadership, technical expertise, and collaborative project delivery.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Eligibility

• 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.
• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with Chartered Membership 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

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.

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.