HR Business Partner

Joining Arup

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to building a sustainable environment. As part of our evolving People Team, you’ll be joining at a pivotal moment as we roll out our new People and Business strategy designed to enable growth and elevate member experience. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change and building strong relationships across the North Geography, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

• As a People Partner, you’ll work at the heart of the North Geography, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver our people strategy and enhance the experience of our members.
• You’ll be a trusted advisor, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic, matrixed environment.
• If you’re motivated by enabling high‑performing teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and turning strategy into practical, meaningful action, this could be your next great move.
• You’ll support the leadership teams across 3 key diverse business areas in the North:
  Climate and Sustainability Services, Property, Science and Industry, and Advisory, enabling our teams to thrive and deliver a positive impact for our clients and local communities.
• Support the delivery of projects within the Geography and broader UKIMEA Region aligned with the business and people strategy in partnership with the People Partner – North Geography.
• Coach, influence and constructively challenge leaders to improve performance and make data‑informed decisions.
• Own the delivery of cyclical People programmes (e.g. salary reviews, talent and succession planning, appraisals, early careers).
• Translate region‑wide People strategy into clear, actionable plans for local teams.
• Partner with Global Centres of Expertise (COEs) to lead people‑related projects and support Wellbeing and CEI strategies.
• Share insight, best practice and learning across the People Team to strengthen our collective impact.

• Extensive People Partnering experience
• Independent thinking and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, especially with senior leaders.
• Experience working in a matrix organisation with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Comfort with ambiguity, change and competing priorities.
• The confidence to build trusted relationships and have honest, impactful conversations.
• A commitment to fostering continuous learning and leadership development.
• Ability to analyse data and drive change based on insights.
• A genuine passion for the people profession and acting as an advocate for the People Team.

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.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome…