Associate/Associate Director - MEP - Sport

Arup have an exciting opportunity for a Associate MEP Director either in London or Southampton. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Arup's independent status brings many benefits to the culture of the business, including:

• A supportive environment in which to grow and develop your career
• A globally collaborative environment which enables global expertise to be brought to any project
• Choice over which clients we work with - those who value the innovation and collaborative ethos we bring to projects and the value we add to their wider business
• Reinvestment into training and research through Invest in Arup funded projects which enable you to investigate and develop opportunities outside of client projects for the wider benefit
• Opportunities to take your career in multiple directions including short- and long-term assignments in the 140 countries we work in
• No shareholders driving growth and profit at the expense of quality and negative impact on the world in which we live.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.

We have a need and an opportunity for a MEP Director who is chartered, looking to lead multi-disciplinary design teams with a focus on Sport projects. In this role you shall be expected to, lead MEP design and delivery on our complex sport projects and play a lead role in multi-disciplinary design teams. Develop relationships with our key clients and collaborators, both in project roles and as part of Sport-focussed Business Development. Assist with promotion of Arup's profile within the Sport Sector. Work with Arup Sport Business leadership to identify and pursue opportunities in both the EIMEA region and beyond.

Team Context

Our team is London and Southampton based, with a multidisciplinary team across several sectors include Sport, Arts & Culture, Commercial Property, Government Property, Education, Sustainability and Technology with projects in London, wider UK and internationally. The growth of the Sport Sector work is a core aim in the team, already working across multiple Sport projects across the EIMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

Projects:

• Project Director / Bid Director on multiple Sport projects and opportunities .Technical supervision of structural design of major projects.
• Lead development and implementation of digital tools in the delivery of complex projects
• Act as key client contact across multiple projects.
• Responsible and accountable for commercial performance
• Business Development:
• Manage B2B programme with sport clients and collaborators
• Track and report on leads and opportunities
• Business specific bidding support (business specific template proposal CV, project sheets, and scope)
• Represent Arup at events and conferences

Team Support:

• Take lead role in the MEP discipline promoting technical leadership and mentorship
• Responsible for the appraisals, performance management and career development of specific staff within the MEP team.
• Play a key role in developing discipline culture and wider team motivation

Is this role right for you?
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We are seeking an Associate Director MEP Engineer to join our leadership team who can demonstrate a track record of high-quality project delivery with a particular focus on Sport (Stadiums and Arenas etc.). As a member of the team in a leadership position, you will have strong communication, organisational and technical skills. You will be a team player capable of imparting knowledge and experience to other members of the team to facilitate their growth and development. This role will have a strong commercial and client-facing focus, representing Arup externally and delivering strategic business goals. Generating new business will be central to the role, and previous experience of Business Development within the Sport Business area will be welcomed.

Skills and Capabilities

• Degree qualified and a chartered Mechanical or Electrical engineer.
• Focused on design excellence, and creative design skills.
• Experience of leading large-scale and complex projects and working with leading Architectural practices.
• An existing portfolio of Sport (Stadia/Arena) projects.
• Project Management and commercial skills commensurate with leading major projects.
• Proven track record of business development and client management.
• Ability to take a lead role in the preparation and presentation of bids.
• Track record of delivering thought leadership within the industry.
• Possess a good working knowledge of current Sport specific Codes and Regulations (including Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds).
• Geographic working and strong internal network.
• Client focused
• Results focused
• Desire to challenge

Enjoys working with others

Creative and inquisitive

Demonstrates leadership capabilities

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 benefitsto 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.

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