Rail and Transport Infrastructure Team Lead

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As the Associate Principal – Rail Infrastructure Team Leader, you will lead the delivery of major rail and transport infrastructure projects across Vietnam while helping shape the future of sustainable mobility in the region. You will provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams, driving excellence in project delivery, innovation, and digital transformation. Working closely with clients, government agencies, and industry partners, you will grow Arup's rail business while developing high-performing teams and delivering lasting value for communities.

The Opportunity

• Lead the successful delivery of complex rail and transportation projects, acting as Principal-in-Charge or Project Director on major infrastructure programs. 
• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with clients, government stakeholders, and industry partners to support project success and future opportunities. 
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and digital delivery across projects, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes and industry-leading solutions.
• Manage project performance, including design coordination, programme delivery, financial performance, reporting, and risk management.
• Mentor, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams while contributing to strategic planning, business development, and the continued growth of Arup's rail infrastructure capability.

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?

• Extensive experience leading the design, delivery, and business development of major rail infrastructure projects. 
• A recognised engineering degree with Chartered Professional Engineer status (or equivalent) and a strong technical background in rail infrastructure. 
• Sound knowledge of Vietnamese transport regulations, international design standards, and infrastructure delivery practices. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, developing talent, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Strong commercial, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, budgets, contracts, and client relationships while delivering results under pressure.

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 Vietnam benefits below:

• Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
• 13th month bonus
• Profit Share to be released every June and November
• Group Personal Accident of up to 30 months of basic salary for death
• Group Medical Insurance is active from the 1st month
• Retirement Benefit is by local law
• Annual Medical Examination
• Annual Leaves and Sick Leaves of up to 20 days
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Compassionate Leaves (3 days)
• Marriage leave (3 days)
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. Arup provide an environment where you will 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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