Commercial Manager

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We collaborate with public and private sector clients to unlock the transformative potential of railways. We offer a broad range of services spanning planning, design, delivery, systems integration, assurance, safety and security assessments, and optimization of railway operation and maintenance performance to unlock the financial value for investors, asset owners, operators and maintainers, while navigating the transition to low carbon and resilient rail.

You would be joining our multidisciplinary team focusing on technical excellence and innovative solutions that shape a better future for people and the planet.

Our Program, Project and Commercial Management (PPM) team works across some of the most exciting and complex projects in infrastructure, transportation, science and industry, technology, healthcare and the built environment. We support clients as trusted advisors, lead owner-side project management commissions and help deliver multidisciplinary design projects that improve communities and create lasting value.

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our growing PPM team and help lead the delivery of complex and high-profile projects across the region.

This role combines project management leadership with strong commercial and project controls capability. You may lead owner-side commissions commercially, or support major programs that require robust governance, commercial management and project controls expertise.

Working directly with clients, Project Directors, technical leaders, contractors and key stakeholders, you will help shape project strategy, navigate complexity and drive successful outcomes from project inception through delivery.

This is an opportunity to influence major projects, mentor the next generation of project professionals and contribute to the continued growth of Arup's Program, Project and Commercial Management offering.

• Provide commercial leadership, including contract administration, financial management, change management and risk management.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Oversee project controls activities, including forecasting, performance monitoring, schedule management and project reporting.
• Review project performance, identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support pursuits, proposals and business development activities.
• Mentor and develop project controls professionals and commercial team members.

• 7+ years of experience in project management, program management, commercial management, project controls or construction management.
• PMP, RICS/MRICS, CCM, or equivalent project or commercial management certification, is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, construction or professional services projects.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, CM/GC, and public-private partnership (P3) projects are preferable.
• Strong understanding of project governance, project controls, commercial management and financial performance.
• Experience working with senior clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing project risk, commercial issues and delivery challenges in a collaborative and pragmatic manner.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach to project delivery.
• A desire to mentor others and contribute to the growth of a collaborative and high‑performing team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is a must. Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and Primavera P6 are an advantage.

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. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career…