Associate/Senior Associate Architect (Defence Sector) – Government and Civic
Join Arcadis to play a key role in our Architecture and Urbanism team focused on defence and civic projects. We are seeking an Associate/Senior Associate Architect located in the Arcadis UK office.
Role description
The Defence & Security sector is expanding. The successful candidate will drive both client-side design assurance and contractor-side technical delivery across multidisciplinary teams for defence sector projects and obtain NSV clearance.
Accountabilities
* Lead the design and delivery of secure projects, acting as a subject matter expert within Arcadis.
* Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including project and cost managers, ensuring high-quality and compliant solutions.
* Support strategic growth of secure building design and delivery in the defence sector.
* Engage directly with clients in a technical advisory position, providing clear, strategic design leadership and communicating complex solutions effectively.
* Form, manage, and maintain client relationships at a senior level.
* Innovate by developing design solutions that enhance operational capabilities and the lived experience of end users.
* Support in the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions through authoring responses to technical questions.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant security management protocols (Arcadis and client-specific).
* Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation to meet delivery targets.
* Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and design excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
* RIBA Part 3 qualified and ARB registered.
* Demonstrable experience leading defence sector projects across all RIBA stages, including secure facilities.
* Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations and defence sector‑specific standards (e.g., NPSA, RIBA Security Overlay).
* Ability to obtain NSV Clearance.
* Proven leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK and potentially overseas.
* Existing network of defence sector clients and contacts to support growth.
* Working knowledge of NEC4 Professional Services Contracts in a defence sector environment.
* Experience supporting business development in the defence sector.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters, which is why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach that lets you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet, and help create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. We take equality and inclusion seriously, holding ourselves accountable for our actions. As an employer of choice, we strive to provide a great place to work for all. By working together, diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity, and inclusion guide how we improve quality of life and support our people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Other
Industries
Professional Services
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