Translator/ Interpreter

The role will provide high-quality translation and interpretation services to support Arup Vietnam’s business operations. This role is essential in ensuring clear and accurate communication across internal teams, clients, contractors, and regional/global stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses advanced language fluency, strong technical understanding, and the ability to convey complex engineering and business concepts accurately and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Translation (Written Communication)

• Translate documents, correspondence, technical reports, proposals, presentations, manuals, and other materials from Vietnamese to English and/or Japanese/Mandarin, and vice versa.

• Ensure the accuracy of meaning, context, tone, and style in all translated content.

• Edit and proofread translations for clarity, grammar, consistency, and compliance with Arup’s branding and professional standards.

• Conduct research on technical terminology, engineering concepts, legal terms, and industry-specific language as needed.

• Work closely with project managers/directors, engineers, and support teams to ensure translations meet technical and operational requirements.

• Maintain secure handling of confidential information and documentation.

2. Interpretation (Verbal Communication)

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during meetings, workshops, technical discussions, site visits, stakeholder engagements, and internal reviews.

• Accurately convey the speaker’s intent, tone, and message while maintaining impartiality and professionalism.

• Seek clarification when necessary to ensure both parties fully understand each other.

• Prepare for interpreting assignments by researching relevant terminology, project details, and client background.

3. Collaboration & Administrative Support

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

• Assist with administrative duties or communication tasks as required by business operations.

• Support internal communication materials, translation audits, and quality reviews.

• Uphold Arup’s professional and ethical standards in all interactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, Languages, Communication, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered. Fluency in English and Japanese or Mandarin.

• 6–10 years of translation and interpretation experience, ideally in an engineering, architecture, construction, or consultancy environment.

• Strong understanding of cultural nuances, technical vocabulary, and industry-specific terminology.

• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with interpreting techniques (consecutive, simultaneous, whispered, etc.) is an advantage.

• Professional certification related to translation/interpreting is desirable.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Time management and organizational skills.

• Superior language proficiency in English, Vietnamese, and Japanese/Mandarin.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• High attention to detail and strong editing/proofreading ability.

• Cultural sensitivity and awareness in cross-cultural communication.

• Technical understanding of engineering/consultancy vocabulary (preferred).

• Adaptability and composure in fast-paced or high-pressure environments.

• Professionalism and integrity, especially when handling confidential information.

• Proactive and collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.