Senior Project Manager

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Istanbul.

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

Our Advisory Services (AS) Team plays a key role in delivering strategic and impactful solutions across diverse disciplines, including engineering, architecture, transport, and energy. By working closely with experts across Arup, we help clients navigate complex challenges, drive sustainable outcomes, and create lasting value.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a high-calibre and experienced Professional Project Manager with a technical background in engineering or architecture.

As a Senior Project Manager at Arup, you will:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams on client commissions, shaping socially useful and sustainable outcomes.
• Build and maintain long-term, trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Oversee project delivery, internal coordination, and commercial management of major projects.
• Support business development activities, including preparing expressions of interest, tenders, and thought leadership contributions.
• Mentor and develop junior colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.

Does this role inspire you?

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about project management and delivering sustainable outcomes for clients. We also value:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture.
• Project management qualifications, such as a Master’s degree, PMP, etc.
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness
• A well-rounded background in commercial and project management roles in the built environment across the typical project lifecycle.
• Client-facing skills, including communication, negotiation and influencing.
• Proven experience working closely with design teams to develop and deliver design solutions that meet the client’s brief.
• Experience in drafting and administering design and construction contracts.
• Leadership and team management skills, including coaching, conflict resolution, setting clear goals, and driving successful delivery.
• Fluency in English is essential. Potential candidates will be required to undertake an English language test from the company’s test provider.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup’s success through our global profit-sharing programme.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You’ll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We’re happy to help.

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