Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead mechanical design for complex building projects, ensuring sustainable, high‑quality outcomes.
2 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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
Description
mechanical design
design coordination
resource allocation
technical decision
team mentoring
client relations
Work seamlessly with all disciplines and architects, employing a multidisciplinary design thinking mindset to ensure comprehensive and integrated project solutions.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, influencing decisions, and promoting Arcadis.
Provide expertise, assist in technical decision-making, and offer creative solutions to project challenges.
Be proactive in mentoring the team, fostering their growth and development.
Deliver and sign-off on mechanical design from feasibility study to practical completion for major projects, ensuring the highest level of sustainability, innovation and quality.
Oversee resource allocation, collaborate with other design disciplines, and ensure the integrity of the overall design meets client expectations.
Lead by example in technical issues, problem-solving, and fostering a culture of innovation within the team.
Requirements
chartered
engineering
buildings
client relationships
commercial
design management
Proven ability to build and maintain enduring client relationships, resulting in repeat work.
Extensive experience within the buildings sector with a particular interest in experience within the Health, Education, Research sector.
Engineering degree with Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation.
Experience managing interdisciplinary design interfaces and projects collaboratively.
Confidence in liaising with clients and contractors to achieve successful outcomes.
Understand our clients' businesses and the industry to consolidate company and personal credibility.
Strong commercial skills in contracting, invoicing, debt management, and client management.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.
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