Why Arup?
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights while working on inspiring projects. At Arup, we believe in empowering our people to produce work that sets the bar for quality. Our passionate team shares our values, and that's why they love coming to work every day.
The Opportunity
Arup is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation — and we’re looking for a strategic, forward‑thinking Senior HR Business Partner (on a 1 Year Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover) to help shape what comes next. This high‑impact role supports Portfolio Leaders across UKIMEA and Europe, as well as senior leaders and national groups within UKIMEA. You’ll also represent the People Team on the UKIMEA Strategy Committee, ensuring people priorities are at the heart of key business decisions.
As part of the UKIMEA Business Partnering team, you’ll lead a small group of HR Business Partners and work closely with global Centres of Excellence to deliver large‑scale change programmes across two regions. You’ll drive strategic workforce planning, turning business strategy into actionable people plans that build capability, close talent gaps, and prepare the organisation for future growth.
We’re looking for a trusted advisor who brings insight, challenge, and creativity — someone who can navigate complexity, influence senior stakeholders, and help cultivate a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture.
Is this role right for you?
You’re likely to thrive if you:
1. Have operated as a senior HR Business Partner within a complex, matrixed organisation
2. Excel at strategic workforce planning and translating strategy into real, practical action
3. Bring curiosity, adaptability and a growth mindset — especially during change
4. Are confident using people and business data to influence decisions and provide evidence‑based challenge
5. Solve problems creatively and take ownership for delivering impact
6. Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders and can respectfully challenge resistance
7. Have experience in professional services or similarly complex environments
8. Hold a relevant HR qualification or equivalent experience
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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
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.
Our Application Process
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