Real Estate Project Manager - 2 Year Fixed Term Contract in United Kingdom

Ensure successful project handover, close-out, lessons learned and transition into operational use.

Is this role right for you?

You will be a highly organised project manager with experience delivering Real Estate or workplace projects in complex operational environments.

You'll bring:

Proven experience managing projects from initiation through to delivery, handover and close-out.

Strong project management expertise, including planning, budgeting, risk management, reporting and governance.

Experience delivering workplace, fit-out, refurbishment, relocation or built-environment projects.

Knowledge of Real Estate delivery frameworks, including feasibility, business case development, procurement and project governance.

Understanding of RIBA stages, CDM requirements, HSEQ principles and sustainability considerations.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate diverse teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Experience using project management and reporting tools such as MS Project, Monday.com, Power BI or similar.

Desirable Skills:

Professional project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent).

Experience with JCT contracts, contractor management and tendering processes.

Knowledge of workplace design, construction, architecture, engineering or Real Estate project delivery.

Experience delivering projects across multiple locations or regions.

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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

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 contact simon.duckworth@arup.com to 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

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/ Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

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