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.

We work with clients and collaborators across scales and sectors – from commercial towers, museums, university campuses, to transportation, and urban precincts. The questions we receive often start with technology, which we use as opportunities to make the everyday places that people occupy more inspiring, resilient and sustainable.

Architecture plays a central design role in Arup’s ambition to deliver truly sustainable development. This role will collaborate with clients and colleagues in key focus markets including transport, urban infrastructure, energy, and water. We are recognised through our simple, efficient, purposeful, and beautiful design approach, leveraging Arup’s technical excellence across the project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

The Senior Architect role in our Melbourne team will suit a candidate with great design, technical and delivery skills across a range of large and complex building typologies. The role will work within a multidisciplinary environment designing, documenting and delivering sustainable architecture, including:

·       Lead and work as part of a design team on architectural design and planning for building projects, showcasing expertise in architectural design

·       Develop comprehensive design concepts, layouts, and schematic drawing  

·       Lead the creation of detailed design models for architectural projects, showcasing expertise in design modelling.

·       Collaborate closely with project teams to visualize and refine design concepts, utilizing modelling software and tools to develop intricate 3D representations.

Is this role right for you?

·       Recognised Masters of Architecture or similar relevant qualifications;

·       Registered Architect in Australia, or equivalent International professional qualification, with intent and ability to register in Victoria.

·       Relevant experience working within design firms, with demonstrable track record delivering architecture projects through all work stages in rail, industry, technology, energy or water sectors.

·       Proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite and other design and presentation software.

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.

Please see a list of Arup’s Australia benefits below:

•                Hybrid working policy & 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 support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.

•                Birthday leave

•                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.