Jobs at Arcadis

Support project workstreams through research, data analysis, insights development, and high-quality reports and presentations. Build client relationships, contribute ideas, facilitate workshops, and support project delivery from initiation to completion while embracing continuous learning and inclusion.

Provide project support for environmental and building acoustics including site monitoring, data analysis, 3D acoustic modelling (SoundPLAN/ODEON/INSUL/IMMI/NoiseMAP), and preparation of technical reports for large infrastructure and building projects across the UK.

Lead and deliver business advisory engagements for transport clients: develop strategy, diagnose organisations, design and implement solutions, manage stakeholders and benefits, lead workstreams, support capability development, and contribute to pursuits and methodologies to deliver client outcomes.

Support the Lead Driller in a two-person team to travel UK sites, set up and advance boreholes, collect ground samples, install and monitor equipment, follow H&S procedures, and perform general site labour. Training and NVQ/apprenticeship opportunities provided; Monday–Friday site stays and UK travel required. PPE, single accommodation, and travel expenses provided.

Conduct ecological surveys and assessments, produce Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, contribute to EIAs and biodiversity/net gain reports, support licence applications, implement mitigation and monitoring, liaise with statutory authorities, and follow biosecurity and H&S protocols while developing technical skills under senior mentorship.

Design and deliver overhead line (OHL) systems across lifecycle stages from concept to end-of-life. Produce detailed designs and technical specifications, review and approve work, resolve technical issues, manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure CDM/HSE compliance, advise clients, manage budgets and schedules, and lead design innovations to add client value.

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.

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.

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.

Manage delivery of multiple small-to-medium energy projects or programmes, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery. Monitor progress, budgets, risks, contracts and stakeholder relationships; provide analysis, recommendations, and senior management advice to improve processes and ensure compliance.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.