Senior Consultant - Strategic Advisory Services

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 Senior Strategy and Operations Consultant to join its APAC Advisory team. This role focuses on leading and delivering complex strategy projects across the built and urban environment, helping clients make confident decisions in times of uncertainty. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with technical insight to drive sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and innovation.

The Opportunity 

•    Manage and deliver multidisciplinary strategy projects including market assessments, infrastructure strategy, investment prioritisation, and governance frameworks across sectors such as energy, transport, and urban development.
•    Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges, co-develop strategic solutions, and maintain strong, trust-based relationships through regular engagement and high-quality deliverables.
•    Conduct and interpret qualitative and quantitative research to support strategic decision-making. Synthesize findings into actionable recommendations and contribute to the development of client-ready reports and presentations.
•    Oversee project planning, scoping, and resource allocation. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their development in consulting and analytical skills.
•    Identify new opportunities, contribute to proposal writing and pitch development, and leverage market insights to support the growth of Arup’s strategy consulting services in Southeast Asia.

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? 

•    Tertiary qualifications in public/urban policy, business, economics, or a related built environment discipline.
•    Minimum 6 years of experience in strategy consulting, with a proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects.
•    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
•    Excellent communication and presentation abilities—written, visual, and verbal.
•    Experience in stakeholder engagement and facilitation, with a working knowledge of relevant legislation and standards in Southeast Asia.

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 Singapore benefits below:
•    Hybrid working policy & flexible working hours
•    13th month bonus
•    Birthday leave
•    Paid parental leave for birth mothers 16 weeks & new parents (excluding birth mothers) 4 weeks
•    Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
•    Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
•    Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination Fees
•    International mobility opportunities
•    QP allowance
•    Site Allowance
•    Work related travel insurance 
•    Dental expense cover
•    Marriage leave (3 days)
•    Examination leave (2 days)
•    Family care leave
•    Bike Loans of up to SGD2000

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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