Associate Director, Cities, Planning & Design Services Lead (South Coast)

Overview

In this role, you will help grow Arup’s South Coast presence by leading multi-disciplinary CPD work across town planning, masterplanning, transport, landscape, architecture and economics. You will develop client relationships, steer bidding and project delivery, and mentor teams while increasing Arup’s profile through marketing and thought leadership. You’ll work with local authorities, site promoters and developers to unlock investable projects that improve regional resilience and lives. This is a leadership role in a collaborative, values-driven firm committed to sustainable growth and impactful outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Profit Share
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accident insurance
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Grow market share across the CPD portfolio by pursuing priority opportunities
• Engage with existing and potential clients to maintain a strong project pipeline
• Lead project delivery, provide strategic direction, conduct QA and ensure profitability
• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities and integrated delivery
• Support thought leadership and wider marketing to raise Arup’s profile

Key requirements

• Deep understanding of the South Coast development market
• Strong network with cities, housing and/or transport clients on the South Coast
• Proven consultancy track record and ability to win and promote multidisciplinary CPD offerings
• Experience developing and implementing business strategies and client development plans
• Experience mapping client requirements to opportunities and leading bids and delivery with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in a commercial environment with client liaison, programme/time management, QA and financial control
• Interest in cities and understanding housing, funding, transport, regeneration and quality-of-life policy areas

• Leadership
• Client relationship management
• Strategic thinking
• Knowledge of CPD multi-disciplinary consultancy (planning, transport, landscape, architecture, economics)
• BD and client development planning
• Leadership of bidding and delivery with multi-disciplinary teams

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