Jobs at Arcadis

Lead delivery of complex capital programme and transformation engagements by developing programme strategies, operating models, business cases and delivery frameworks; run assessments, design solutions to improve governance and outcomes; build senior client relationships; run workshops; lead teams and mentor colleagues; drive benefits realisation; and support business development, bids, and thought leadership in capital programmes with a focus on procurement and supply chain.

Lead procurement management for energy-transition clients, including transmission and distribution network operators and renewable-energy developers. Develop sourcing strategies and manage full tender processes to appoint design consultants and contractors for large-scale capital programs. The role requires extensive public-sector procurement experience in highly regulated environments, strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, and ideally experience in electrical transmission, distribution, or wind-energy sectors.

Lead delivery of technical safety and PRAM consultancy for clients, providing risk assessments, safety case development, and compliance guidance. Lead projects, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients and stakeholders to implement safety solutions aligned with industry standards.

Lead design and delivery of HV/EHV substations (11kV–400kV) for transmission, distribution and renewables. Client liaison, produce primary substation design deliverables, coordinate multidiscipline teams, apply National Grid/DNO/IEC standards, prepare equipment specifications, manage H&S and CDM design duties, support bids and project delivery to budget, time and quality.

Provide technical leadership in botanical and habitat surveys, deliver EcIA/EIA inputs, advise on upland habitats and peatland, manage projects and budgets, mentor junior ecologists, and support biodiversity, Natural Capital and business growth across Scotland.

Coordinate, review, and manage BIM models and digital deliverables for multidisciplinary energy infrastructure projects. Ensure compliance with company, national, client, and BIM Execution Plan standards; coordinate interfaces across disciplines; provide modeling guidance; review model consistency; support design adjustments; manage BIM resources, budgets, and deadlines; and coach BIM practitioners and project stakeholders.

Lead overhead line engineering design and consultancy across transmission, distribution, and generation projects from 11kV to 400kV. Produce detailed designs, specifications, and contractual documentation; review deliverables; resolve technical issues; manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules; advise clients; and ensure safe, constructible designs compliant with UK standards, HSE legislation, risk management, and CDM requirements.

The Consultant Ecologist coordinates and completes ecological tasks for construction and development projects. Responsibilities include ecological surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, biodiversity strategies, licence applications, mitigation and monitoring, ecological reporting, and liaison with statutory authorities. The role requires applying environmental legislation, identifying species and habitats, conducting Phase 1 habitat surveys, following biosecurity and health and safety protocols, and participating in professional training.

Lead environmental planning and consenting for multidisciplinary projects (energy, infrastructure, rail, highways, water, defence, mixed-use). Grow and recruit teams, oversee bids and delivery, engage clients and stakeholders, ensure technical quality, commercial performance and H&S, and promote business development and cross-selling.

Carry out BS 5837 arboricultural surveys, prepare Arboricultural Impact Assessments and Method Statements, inspect trees (including occasional climbed surveys), provide arboricultural advice to clients, and deliver reports suitable for planning applications while considering health and safety and ecological constraints.

The posting provides no specific responsibilities. It is a senior-level ecology role at Arcadis; typical expectations likely include ecological leadership, project delivery, client engagement, and mentoring, though none are explicitly listed.

Lead environmental and consenting aspects of multidisciplinary planning projects, grow and recruit teams, coordinate planning/environmental inputs, manage client relationships, business development, stakeholder engagement, and ensure technical, commercial, quality and H&S delivery across infrastructure, energy, rail, highways, water and development projects.

Lead technical delivery and client-facing engineering for smartgrid, distribution and private network projects, renewable connections and control/automation. Manage multidisciplinary teams, develop capability, mentor staff, drive bids and continuous improvement, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support business development and safety by design across project lifecycles.

Lead and deliver ecological assessments with a focus on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Manage small-to-medium projects and survey teams, produce PEAs, EcIAs, BNG assessments and contribute to HRAs, client bids, and technical reporting.

Lead delivery of small-to-medium infrastructure projects (up to £30m), manage project teams and budgets, set delivery plans and controls, engage stakeholders, identify and mitigate risks, advise senior management on project issues, and ensure compliance with processes and quality standards.

Lead earthing design studies and measurements for substations (up to 400 kV) including EMF calculations, EMI studies and lightning protection. Manage multiple projects, produce proposals, liaise with substation design teams, mitigate risks, and mentor junior engineers. Travel across the UK and overseas for site visits.

Design and deliver cable system engineering across life cycle stages including concept, detailed design, installation support and maintenance. Produce specifications and contractual documents, review and approve designs, solve technical issues, manage budgets/timetables, ensure CDM/HSE compliance, lead technical teams and innovate deliverables.

Deliver sustainability assessments and accreditation (BREEAM, LEED, WELL), lead project delivery, chair client/design team meetings, collect and review evidence, prepare submission reports, track scores, perform gap analyses, produce sustainability strategies and technical studies, support team delivery and thought leadership.

Lead and grow the UK Procurement & Supply Chain community of practice, develop strategy, drive client-facing advisory services, cultivate CPO-/board-level relationships, curate knowledge and best practice, enable digital solutions, mentor staff, and deliver innovative procurement and commercial solutions across sectors to achieve measurable client outcomes.

Lead delivery of large Industrial, Manufacturing & Technology (IMT) architectural projects from concept through construction. Provide senior project leadership, ensure QA and commercial performance, manage budgets/schedules, strengthen client relationships, support bids, and champion digital innovation (BIM), standardisation and automation. Promote health, safety and sustainable best practice across multidisciplinary teams.