Roads & Streets - Design Manager

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 is seeking a Design Manager/Civil Lead to join our Roads & Streets business based in Auckland. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive project delivery, win new work, and develop key client relationships in the Infrastructure sector. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying and winning new work, leading projects across Transport, Water, and Energy business lines, and providing technical leadership within the Civil/Roads & Streets space. Your responsibilities will also include managing client relationships, supporting bid management, and undertaking Construction Supervision roles as required.

The Opportunity

• Lead and manage key projects within the NZ geography across various infrastructure sectors.
• Develop and implement long-term plans aligned with Arup's business strategy.
• Procure work, negotiate contracts, and ensure financial performance on projects.
• Foster and maintain client relationships, while expanding the Arup brand in the Transport sector.
• Oversee the development, design, and management of projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.

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?

• Over 10 years of experience in civil engineering and major infrastructure projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or a similar area.
• Extensive experience in the consulting environment, particularly with major infrastructure projects.
• Membership with relevant professional institutions or significant progress towards membership.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and industry procedures.

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 New Zealand:

• 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 support carer of 2 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
• Birthday leave
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
• International mobility opportunities
• Insurances (life, travel & income protection)
• Interest free bicycle loans
• Free & confidential counselling sessions

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

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.