Joining Arup

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

Arup’s Aviation team in Australia focuses on providing a range of services related to aviation including airport planning, airport engineering and design, operations consultancy and sustainable development. Arup has been at the leading edge of aviation infrastructure design for over 60 years working on the physical design of airports and associated infrastructure, from control towers to passenger terminals, cargo and maintenance facilities, airfield assets such as runways, taxiways and aprons as well as ground transport access including stations and interchanges.

We currently have a rare opening for a NSW Aviation Business Leader. The position is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for advancing the aviation business in NSW and across the ANZ region through expanding our range of services and client portfolio, and contributing as a local business leader to the growth of our Transport Portfolio alongside Rail, Roads & Streets, and Maritime divisions.

The Opportunity

• Drive aviation business development in NSW by identifying and pursuing strategic opportunities with existing clients and new aviation clients
• Develop and execute a NSW-focused aviation growth strategy

• Lead the development and conversion of a robust pipeline of aviation pursuits in NSW into secured projects, contributing to Arup’s regional growth targets
• Establish and nurture relationships with key NSW stakeholders, including airport authorities, government agencies, and local consultants
• Contribute to bids, project development and reporting, QA, H&S compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Recognised, relevant tertiary qualifications in an engineering or aviation discipline
• Extensive relevant aviation industry experience, ideally with experience working within a consulting business environment
• Membership of relevant professional institutions/professional peer bodies
• Experience across the aviation project life cycle with deep domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: aviation planning and master planning to IATA, ICAO and CASA standards; planning approvals including Major Development Plans; engineering, design and/or construction for brownfield expansion as well as new greenfield airports; acquisitions including technical due diligence, funding and PPP arrangements; operations, opening and transition including ORAT; Sustainable Aviation Fuels, hydrogen and electric fuel transition; new technologies including Advanced Air Mobility
• Proven successful commercial, operational and business capability
• Substantial knowledge and experience in the aviation industry in APAC, ANZ and ideally in NSW
• A strong professional profile, reputation and active client network in the aviation industry in APAC, ANZ and ideally NSW
• A strong awareness and interest in major aviation and transport issues, emerging priorities and critical issues, as part of a wider aviation and transport agenda.

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
• Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16-week parental leave benefit).
• Birthday leave
• Annual leave loading
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life & income protection)
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans

• Novated car lease
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

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. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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