Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead Arcadis Water team, manage client relationships, deliver technical projects, and drive growth.
11 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
UK, Cardiff, Hodge House | London, Greater London, 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
Description
technical review
team leadership
client engagement
safe design
innovation
performance targets
Promote continual improvement in SHE performance across the business, including ‘safe by design’ initiatives and any personal targets.
Promote and market all facets of the company’s services during client interfaces, providing direction and a leading contribution to complex technical aspects of bids, supporting the production of high quality winning pursuits.
Providing effective contributions, insight and active leadership in support of successful pursuits
Establishing and developing high-performing teams capable of delivering complex multi-disciplinary technical projects
Leading continuous improvement in ‘safe by design’ initiatives, health, safety and welfare
Perform independent technical reviews for complex and major projects that are classified as high risk to the Arcadis Business.
Lead the recruitment and development of water engineering teams with Business Directors, setting objectives and managing performance, to ensure that the team has the resources and capability to achieve the business plan.
Provide technical leadership at a subject level, promoting Arcadis technical excellence across industry and peer groups through strong regional networks. Promotes Arcadis technical excellence across industry and peer groups.
Keep up to date with developments in the water sector (including technical and legislative), seeking opportunities to develop a strong professional profile for Arcadis at a national level (e.g. conference presentations, thought leadership articles and participation in technical committees).
Providing inspiring leadership to mixed teams from varied disciplines, background and culture
A strong focus on designing and deploying effective project delivery processes
Applying independent judgement and responsibility in leading the resolution of complex technical challenges in a pressured environment
Evaluate technical competence of senior staff proposed for projects, supporting our people to realise their potential, identifying and providing specific training and mentoring needs.
Encourage innovative and entrepreneurial thinking amongst team members, sponsoring service delivery CoPs.
Ensure that complex technical projects are effectively led with good communication and collaboration between Arcadis and its partner organisations, proactively leading the resolution of technical issues.
Sponsor innovation initiatives that resolve complex client challenges and promote Arcadis leadership in this area.
Building credible relationships with senior leaders (internally and externally)
In conjunction with Business Directors, establish and agree key performance targets and financial budgets for the engineering teams in order to optimise business performance in line with set objectives.
Build relationships with clients and partners to identify and realise business opportunities across all Service Lines and to ensure that client expectations and Arcadis’ commercial objectives are met or exceeded.
Requirements
commercial management
chartered
legislation
sustainable design
degree
A strong understanding of the principles of commercial management
Have achieved Chartered (or ideally Fellowship) professional status.
An extensive knowledge of legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
A sound knowledge of the principles of sustainable design
Have a BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
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
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
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