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, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description
We are looking for a Senior Design Manager with experience in working on large, complex projects, preferably in the Industrial, Manufacturing, and/or Technology industries, who can work at the business end of design. You will be part of a new Design Management team within the Arcadis Places Design Practice. Both are on an exciting journey and looking to expand their resources.
A key function of the role is to guide the design teams (both internal and external) to meet the client's scope, considering budget and resource requirements alongside required timescales. The ability to engage appropriately and positively with clients and stakeholders is key, and working closely with the Arcadis Project Manager is essential.
You will need to facilitate meetings & workshops, identify design and project risks throughout the project lifecycle, and coordinate design activities with procurement, planners, environmental, construction, and operations teams, providing positive direction for your projects.
Role Accountabilities
* Work with the Arcadis Project Manager to achieve optimal outcomes for the client and Arcadis.
* Manage the technical delivery and integration of multi-disciplinary design projects, providing leadership to inspire direction and delivery excellence.
* Drive high-quality design decisions by promoting a culture of collaboration, challenge, innovation, and creativity across the delivery team.
* Understand project management concepts, tools, and techniques.
* Use interpersonal and influencing skills to support successful outcomes.
* Manage priorities in an environment of constant change to complete projects within required timeframes.
* Understand challenges associated with complex engineering problems and plan, manage, and implement solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
* BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
* Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation.
* Previous experience in Design/Design Management within a client or consultancy environment is preferred.
* Knowledge of BIM-led design and Autodesk suite of products.
* Strong focus on integration, stakeholder, and communication management skills.
* Awareness of using project software applications.
Why Arcadis?
We believe everyone's contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach, allowing you to harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize our collective impact.
You will do meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We are committed to equality and inclusion, working to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all. Diversity in experiences and backgrounds fosters innovation. We focus on six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. A diverse workforce is key to our success.
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