Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead multi-disciplinary water & wastewater projects, providing technical direction and client liaison.
23 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cambridge, England, 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 leadership
quality management
portfolio management
project planning
client relations
team development
- Promote a culture that is proactive on Safety, Health, Quality and Sustainability matters
- Work with other Arcadis teams to foster collaboration, ensuring the collective knowledge and experience is shared across all
- Provide technical leadership and direction, taking a proactive role in developing them to their full potential, leading by example to achieve sector/divisional goals and championing a quality, innovative and entrepreneurial culture.
- Build and retain collaborative relationships with the client, stakeholders and other design disciplines
- Promote a culture of innovation, helping to develop engineering technology and continuous improvement systems
- Manage quality processes and technical assurance in line with company systems
- Manage a portfolio of multi-disciplinary projects and/or multi-scheme programmes of work.
- Plan, direct and control tasks, people, resources and outputs
- Undertake Line Manager duties and pastoral care to team members
- Contributing to the resolution of project issues and providing guidance and support to other team members
Requirements
digital
civil degree
technical leader
design experience
project management
chartered engineer
- Is digitally curious and/or proficient
- Degree in Civil Engineering or other directly related degree
- A technical leader, able to provide direction support and motivate a diverse team
- Experience of working on complex design and delivery frameworks and / or design and build projects
- A working knowledge of managing a project and programme with contract and commercial understanding
- Able to communicate and work effectively with people from other partner organisations, backgrounds and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience to best effect
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, CIWEM, IWO
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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