Energy & Infrastructure Senior Project Manager | Apply Now!

Company: Arup South Africa
Locations: Johannesburg & Cape Town, South Africa
Job Type: Full-Time | Multi-location Opportunity

Website: http://www.arup.com

🔥 About Arup

Arup is a global, independent multidisciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists with 75+ years shaping the built environment. We solve complex challenges and bring ideas to life, striving to shape a better world through innovation and collaboration.

🎯 The Opportunity

As Senior Project Manager in Energy and Infrastructure, you will lead project delivery across the entire lifecycle — from planning to construction — ensuring compliance with design, environmental, legal, and safety standards. You will manage integration of technical activities and coordinate with clients, contractors, government agencies, and communities.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project execution plans aligned to client and Arup goals.

• Manage stakeholder relationships across governments, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

• Oversee risk, cost, time, procurement, quality, safety, and environmental management.

• Implement quality control and monitor project progress; report to senior management.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, including permits.

• Utilize Arup’s knowledge network to adopt best practices and innovative approaches.

• Mentor and grow project control teams to expand service offerings on large, multi-sector projects.

🎓 Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management or related field (Master’s preferred).

• Professional certifications such as PMP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), SACPCMP, or Accredited Professional desirable.

💼 Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing complex energy and infrastructure projects through full lifecycle.

• Strong technical knowledge of construction, design, risk, cost, and quality management.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills.

• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver quality client service.

🌱 Why Work at Arup?

• Ownership structure empowering personal responsibility and growth.

• Profit share and competitive benefits including medical aid, provident fund, life insurance.

• Learning opportunities through Arup University and community engagement programs.

• Inclusive culture embracing diversity across all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

📝 CV Tips for This Role

• Highlight your experience managing large-scale infrastructure or energy projects with measurable outcomes.

• Demonstrate your ability to manage risks, budgets, timelines, and diverse stakeholder groups.

• Include relevant certifications and leadership roles.

• Showcase examples where you applied innovative solutions or quality improvements.

Apply now to join Arup’s visionary team shaping sustainable infrastructure across South Africa!
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