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Arcadis

Principal Building Surveyor

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Arcadis

Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.

Lead commercial building surveying and technical due diligence projects.
9 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, 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 consultancy
condition surveys
risk management
financial control
client advice
mentoring
  • Provision of concise and commercial advice to our clients.
  • To effectively communicate ensuring all information is available for the successful implementation and completion of projects.
  • to support with mentoring and supervising junior building surveyors
  • Provide guidance to junior team members
  • Develop strong working relationships with clients
  • to ensure the Sector Director has quantified information on the progress of each contract on a regular basis
  • To manage risk in service delivery and contribute to service delivery improvement initiatives.
  • To manage and undertake professional technical consultancy commissions including Technical Due Diligence, condition surveys, LTAs, PPM schedules etc.
  • to represent the company in a professional and diligent manner.
  • Manage client expectations
  • to liaise with the Project Managers and Team Leaders to ensure efficient financial control resulting in a cost effective service.
  • Represent the company; meeting, negotiating and corresponding with clients forming a strong working relationship in true partnership
  • Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner

Requirements

mrics
degree
pqe
commercial surveying
project management
team player
  • Multi-discipline experience.
  • To demonstrate organic revenue growth and implementation of the business plan in terms of the commercial building surveying offering.
  • Able to maintain total confidentiality at all times.
  • Degree and MRICS qualified (minimum 3 years PQE).
  • Able to manage own tasks from inception through to completion.
  • Able to manage priorities.
  • A team player who can develop and maintain excellent relationships and gain the confidence of other professionals both within the Company and outside.
  • Ability to provide good concise commercial advice.
  • Work effectively in a team.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and management skills for service delivery.
  • The role includes predominantly commercial building surveying work along with some Project Management across a range of building types although largely commercial. Experience in professional work such as dilapidations would be desirable.

Benefits

  • The position includes a relatively high level of responsibility and accountability with an opportunity to develop managerial as well as technical knowledge and skills, and to progress within a successful and growing specialist team.

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
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