Property Market Leader

About the role

A strategic hire to build and strengthen work-winning capacity within our New York Building Engineering team. You will be part of a senior business development group, supported by Regional Business Leaders and the Marketing team in New York. This role offers genuine scope to shape Arup's presence in a key market and create your own career path within a global firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activity: identifying opportunities, overseeing bid submissions, attending industry events, speaking at conferences, and representing Arup at client interviews
• Cultivate and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients across Commercial Real Estate (office, hotel, and residential), Arts & Culture, Higher Education Science, and Government Property sectors
• Act as Project Director on key engagements, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and contractual risks; apply financial acumen to monitor budgets and project performance
• Build a climate of trust and openness within the team; develop junior members in client management and work-winning skills
• Maintain active engagement with New York industry networks (e.g., CREW, CREDA, or SCUP) to raise Arup's profile in the market
• Collaborate across disciplines on challenging and meaningful projects, bringing the best of Global Arup to the local New York market

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or commitment to obtain within one year
• 15+ years of experience, with a demonstrated track record of successful work-winning and project delivery, both technically and financially
• An established network or client relationships in the New York property market
• Familiarity with New York City building codes and standards
• Experience preparing proposals and bid submissions, and negotiating contracts aligned with commercial objectives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build trust quickly across client and internal teams

Preferred Qualifications

• NCEES certification
• LEED Accreditation

Benefits

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay with a career focused on growth and belonging
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) based on the firm’s financial performance
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits program
• Paid time off for rest and renewal
• Flexible working arrangements, including alternative schedules and remote work options

Pay

New York / New Jersey hiring range: $260,000 to $315,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of NY/NJ will differ.