Arcadis Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
EMP Lead – Defence & Security
Arcadis is the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people worldwide, committed to improving quality of life.
Role description
Arcadis seeks a strategic minded Establishment Management Plan (EMP) Project Lead with a strong background in asset management consulting and facilities management, preferably with expertise in strategic masterplanning. The ideal candidate will have experience leading large projects and managing multi‑disciplinary teams in Defence or the Public Sector.
Key accountabilities
* Lead and execute EMP projects, producing asset management optimisation strategies for Defence Estate sites.
* Communicate complex masterplanning and asset management concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders, using excellent oral and written skills.
* Apply analytical and problem‑solving skills to navigate project challenges and identify optimal solutions for effective asset management strategies.
* Act as a strategic consultant, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives to enhance asset management processes and outcomes, including masterplanning components.
* Serve as a technical expert within own projects, advising team members to support successful delivery aligned with project objectives.
* Build and manage relationships with senior client project sponsors and stakeholders, ensuring they are informed, aligned, and aware of project progress.
* Accountable for project budget and forecast.
* Be able to travel to project sites for stakeholder presentations and ad‑hoc team visits.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experienced project lead managing complex high‑profile projects in Defence and/or the Public Sector.
* Experience in asset optimisation and estates management strategy.
* Excellent verbal and report‑writing skills.
* Design, Building Surveying and Masterplanning skills.
* Proven ability to manage and motivate multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Project management expertise within area of specialism.
* Experience managing business relationships at executive level.
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) followed by Security Check (SC Clearance) is the minimum requirement – must have an active or transferable SC.
Why Arcadis?
We are pioneering a skills‑based approach, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, your life and the world.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We commit to equality and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where diverse perspectives thrive. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
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