Senior Workplace Designer
Arcadis
Lead and deliver multi-disciplinary workplace design projects from concept to completion in London.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
UK, London, 80 Fen | United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
design solutions
project delivery
project planning
quality assurance
workplace strategy
client management
- Prepare and present design solutions and project updates to clients and key stakeholders
- Lead and deliver multi-disciplinary workplace projects with a fee value from £500k
- Oversee project planning, resource allocation, and timely delivery, collaborating with internal teams and external consultants. · Coordinating project design, construction, and management with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring quality control and project execution
- Interpret client briefs and coordinate the design process from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client expectations, Arcadis standards, and regulatory requirements
- Assist in preparation of proposals & bid documents
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure technical delivery, quality assurance, and commercial performance-driven design across all RIBA stages
- Workplace Strategy - analyse client needs, provide solutions, and implement alternative workplace strategies
- Manage project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
What you bring
revit
bim
cde
breeam
bachelor's
10+ years
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with proven capability in client presentations
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., BIID, RIBA, ARB, or similar) preferred
- Demonstrated experience across all RIBA Work Stages, with a deep understanding of workplace design principles and strategy
- Proficiency in Revit, CDE platforms, and knowledge of other industry-standard design software
- Accredited with or actively pursuing BREEAM, WELL, or equivalent sustainability credentials (advantageous)
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Interior Design, Architecture, or Design Management
- 10+ years' experience with a strong record of leading workplace design projects in the UK
- Creative, innovative thinker with a passion for delivering transformative, people-focused work environments
- Experience delivering projects in a BIM environment
- Exceptional leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
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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.
- People First
- Collaboration
- Client Success
- Integrity
- 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
>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
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