Project Director

Join to apply for the Project Director - Aviation role at Arup Global Head of TA&M Tech/AI and APAC Region Strategy Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. To lead the engineering design and commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project, ensuring successful execution through strategic leadership, multidisciplinary coordination, and strong client engagement. The Opportunity Direct and manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with client expectations and commitments. Lead multidisciplinary teams across the project to deliver integrated design and project execution. Maintain strong relationships with the client, architect, and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact. Ensure the project employs best-in-class digital and automation technologies for design and delivery. Foster a collaborative team culture promoting seamless integration and high performance. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from respecting, sharing, and connecting diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You will have the opportunity to 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? Minimum 25 years of experience in aviation design, construction, and major project management within a consulting environment. Proven leadership in delivering complex airport infrastructure projects, both landside and airside. Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with Chartered Membership or equivalent. Operational experience in secure airside environments and compliance with relevant regulations. Strong commercial acumen and experience in negotiating major contracts and managing financial performance. 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 recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. This includes competitive pay, benefits supporting health and wellbeing, learning opportunities, and impact through work. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, allowing us the freedom and responsibility to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Hybrid working policy & flexible hours 13th month bonus Birthday leave Paid parental leave for birth mothers (16 weeks) and new parents (4 weeks) Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days Paid subscription to relevant professional associations Reimbursement of professional registration fees International mobility opportunities Allowance for QP and site work Travel insurance, dental coverage, various leaves, family care leave, bike loans Our commitment to diversity and inclusion Arup is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. Let us know if you need assistance or accommodations during your application or interview. Application process Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition. We never ask for your