Birmingham, UK
Transport associate director – architecture
at Arup
Arup is seeking a transport associate director to lead its architecture team in Birmingham, UK.
Bring your vision to shape a better world.
Arup is a global firm of planners, designers, engineers and consultants with over 12,000 employees working in more than 92 offices across more than 40 countries. The firm is the creative force behind many of the world’s most innovative and sustainable projects. Our UK offices employ over 6,000 staff and are engaged in prestigious multi-disciplinary projects covering buildings, infrastructure, transportation, structural, environmental and industrial areas.
We are looking for a leader to help us to establish a thriving new architecture team in the Midlands. You will have a track record of design and delivery of transport buildings and a minimum of 15 years’ experience
Architecture has been an integral part of Arup for over 50 years, a global firm of 16,000 designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical experts in more than 90 offices around the world. We have architectural practices in the UK, Europe, the Americas, Australasia and East Asia and we are growing.
We are looking for people who would like to join our community of Architects in a mission to shape a better world. We design buildings that are simple, purposeful, efficient and beautiful, that are technologically advanced and sensitive to environmental and human needs in line with Ove Arup’s vision for ‘total architecture’. Our projects span various sectors, including transport, sport, science and industry, commercial buildings, and social infrastructure and we work closely with Arup’s unparalleled range of engineers and specialists to create the most beneficial outcome for our clients, for society and for the planet.
Job description
You will join a vibrant, diverse, multidisciplinary practice currently based in London but expanding to Birmingham and Bristol. Working directly with the architecture leadership team in London and the multi-disciplinary leadership in Birmingham you will provide strong design and project leadership through all stages of a range of projects, support work winning activities locally and with London team and support the growth and development of the local team.
Potential candidates will:
- have demonstrable experience in guiding transport project through all stages of the project cycle to a successful outcome
- be able to demonstrate experience of transport client governance and assurance processes and their ability to obtain approvals from a recognised transport authority
- have experience on working on HS2 projects with delivery partners would be beneficial
- have experience of working internationally on major transport projects would be beneficial
- be able to demonstrate ability to work collaboratively, in fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment
- have experience work of working directly with clients
- demonstrate expertise to supervise, mentor and develop a number of staff to enable them to meet their potential, and grow the capability and size of our teams
- demonstrate skills and knowledge in sustainability and climate change resilience
- hold a masters in architecture or equivalent with minimum 15 years post qualification experience in design led practices
- be a professional architect registered in UK
- fluency in English is a pre-requisite
What to expect at Arup?
Our goal is to shape a better world and to do that, we make Arup a great place to work for everyone and seek to attract the best people from the widest talent pool to create a supportive and inclusive environment. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution
Be part of a company with strong corporate values; quality of work, holistic approach, humane organisation, straight and honourable dealings, social usefulness and sustainability focused.
Arup is an equal opportunities employer and has a comprehensive Equality and Diversity program.
Be part of a supportive and friendly team, based in an excellent and inclusive working environment with opportunities to join our industry ‘connect’ networks.
Arup is committed to supporting our staff and enabling them to work flexibly with a range of flexible working options, flexible start, and finish times, working from home or working part-time.
Interesting and varied, technically demanding projects across all sectors, scales and geographies that will stretch and challenge your skills.
Continuous innovation, training and professional development via Arup University that will allow you to develop your skills and career.
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Rewards and benefits
We care about you and want you to perform at your best. As a result, we offer one of the best benefits packages in our sector click here to find out more!
Different people, shared values.
At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks – BAME, culture, disability, LGBTQ+ and women – provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference – discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.
What happens next?
All applications for this role will be considered. Once we have reviewed your application, we’ll get back in touch if we are able to take things further.