EMP Lead - Defence & Security at Arcadis in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

emp lead

asset optimisation

stakeholder management

technical advisory

budget forecast

strategic consulting

Lead and execute the Establishment Management Plan (EMP) projects as the designated EMP Lead for Arcadis, producing asset management optimisation strategies for Defence Estate sites.
Build and manage relationships with senior client project sponsors/stakeholders in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and are aligned to meet objectives.
Act as a technical expert within own projects, providing advice to other team members, in order to support successful delivery in line with project objectives and strategies.
Accountable for project budget and forecast.
Act as a strategic consultant, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives to enhance asset management processes and outcomes, including masterplanning components.

Requirements

asset optimisation

estates management

project management

security clearance

building surveying

masterplanning

Excellent verbal and report writing skills.
Asset Optimisation and Estates Management strategy experience.
Experience of managing business relationships at executive level.
Design, Building Surveying and Masterplanning skills.
Proven ability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
Experienced project lead in managing complex high-profile projects in the Defence and/or the Public Sectors.
Project management expert within area of specialism.
Utilise excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex masterplanning and asset management concepts clearly to clients and external stakeholders.
Due to the nature of the projects you'll be working on, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) followed by Security Check (SC Clearence) is the minimum requirement. Must have an active or transferable SC already.
Have the ability to travel to the project site for stakeholder presentations and ad-hoc team site visits.
Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate project challenges, identifying optimal solutions for effective asset management strategies.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

baseline personnel security standard (bpss) required, followed by security check (sc) clearance.
active or transferable sc clearance is mandatory.

Company

Overview

1888

Year Founded

The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.

30+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.

€5B

2023 Revenue

Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.

Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Culture + Values

People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035

GHG Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.

70% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.

58% GHG Reduction

Emissions Progress

Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.

100% Renewable Energy

Energy Consumption

Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.

Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce

Gender Diversity Goal

Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.

Top 25% eNPS

Employee Satisfaction Ranking

Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.

Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis

Role

Description

emp lead

asset optimisation

stakeholder management

technical advisory

budget forecast

strategic consulting

Lead and execute the Establishment Management Plan (EMP) projects as the designated EMP Lead for Arcadis, producing asset management optimisation strategies for Defence Estate sites.
Build and manage relationships with senior client project sponsors/stakeholders in order to ensure all parties are informed and aware of project progress and are aligned to meet objectives.
Act as a technical expert within own projects, providing advice to other team members, in order to support successful delivery in line with project objectives and strategies.
Accountable for project budget and forecast.
Act as a strategic consultant, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives to enhance asset management processes and outcomes, including masterplanning components.

Requirements

asset optimisation

estates management

project management

security clearance

building surveying

masterplanning

Excellent verbal and report writing skills.
Asset Optimisation and Estates Management strategy experience.
Experience of managing business relationships at executive level.
Design, Building Surveying and Masterplanning skills.
Proven ability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
Experienced project lead in managing complex high-profile projects in the Defence and/or the Public Sectors.
Project management expert within area of specialism.
Utilise excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex masterplanning and asset management concepts clearly to clients and external stakeholders.
Due to the nature of the projects you'll be working on, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) followed by Security Check (SC Clearence) is the minimum requirement. Must have an active or transferable SC already.
Have the ability to travel to the project site for stakeholder presentations and ad-hoc team site visits.
Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate project challenges, identifying optimal solutions for effective asset management strategies.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

baseline personnel security standard (bpss) required, followed by security check (sc) clearance.
active or transferable sc clearance is mandatory.

Company

Overview

1888

Year Founded

The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.

30+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.

€5B

2023 Revenue

Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.

Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Culture + Values

People First
Collaboration
Client Success
Integrity
Sustainability

Environment + Sustainability

Net-Zero by 2035

GHG Emissions Target

Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.

70% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.

58% GHG Reduction

Emissions Progress

Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.

100% Renewable Energy

Energy Consumption

Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.

Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data

Inclusion & Diversity

>40% Female Workforce

Gender Diversity Goal

Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.

Top 25% eNPS

Employee Satisfaction Ranking

Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.

Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths

Articles

Careers at Arcadis

Sustainability at Arcadis

Arcadis Projects

Arcadis Insights

About Arcadis