Poutrix is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our team in Greater London. You'll be leading small to medium ecological projects focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Your role will involve managing client relationships and ensuring project delivery exceeds expectations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in BNG projects and excellent reporting skills. Join us to contribute to meaningful environmental projects across the UK and beyond.
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Poutrix is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our team in Greater London. You'll be leading small to medium ecological projects focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Your role will involve managing client relationships and ensuring project delivery exceeds expectations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in BNG projects and excellent reporting skills. Join us to contribute to meaningful environmental projects across the UK and beyond.
Role Description As Senior Cost Manager, you will manage the delivery of cost management in small medium commercial/retail/residential/infrastructure developments or significant components of larger cost management assignments. You will be responsible for delivering their scope of work in line with various controls and will have significant technical knowledge and experience in the field. Role Accountabilities Assist in the coaching and development of other team members in order to share knowledge, increase team skill level and improve the standard of service delivery Work within established financial systems and budgets to produce reports and forecasts and track budgets, overseeing costing and variances in order to manage and control cost variables Deliver a number of small to medium cost projects and assignments or significant components of larger assignments, ensuring appropriate use of resources and budgets to deliver the required scope of work within set deadlines Provide advice to colleagues on risk management, compliance and associated behaviours, to ensure adherence to Arcadis' risk and compliance processes Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted Analyse and review a range of data and documents to collate key themes and trends, using this analysis in conjunction with own knowledge to provide advice and make recommendations to support cost and commercial management decision making Use own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policies Share knowledge and provide insightful recommendations to assist service improvement and innovation Qualifications & Experience Possess the skills and experience to actively support the internal team and manage more junior staff on technically complex projects/programme of works typically ranging between £5m and £150m Experience of coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues and emerging leadership skills Experience of working closely with external stakeholders to build client relationships, and manage business relationships at middle management level Capable of taking a project through from inception to completion Ability to obtain BPSS clearance Advantageous Experience in NEC Contract Suites In depth knowledge of the Defence & Security sector Ability to obtain SC clearance Ability to obtain DV clearance Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Role Description As Senior Cost Manager, you will manage the delivery of cost management in small medium commercial/retail/residential/infrastructure developments or significant components of larger cost management assignments. You will be responsible for delivering their scope of work in line with various controls and will have significant technical knowledge and experience in the field. Role Accountabilities Assist in the coaching and development of other team members in order to share knowledge, increase team skill level and improve the standard of service delivery Work within established financial systems and budgets to produce reports and forecasts and track budgets, overseeing costing and variances in order to manage and control cost variables Deliver a number of small to medium cost projects and assignments or significant components of larger assignments, ensuring appropriate use of resources and budgets to deliver the required scope of work within set deadlines Provide advice to colleagues on risk management, compliance and associated behaviours, to ensure adherence to Arcadis' risk and compliance processes Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted Analyse and review a range of data and documents to collate key themes and trends, using this analysis in conjunction with own knowledge to provide advice and make recommendations to support cost and commercial management decision making Use own knowledge and experience combined with research of industry best practice to analyse existing processes and policies Share knowledge and provide insightful recommendations to assist service improvement and innovation Qualifications & Experience Possess the skills and experience to actively support the internal team and manage more junior staff on technically complex projects/programme of works typically ranging between £5m and £150m Experience of coaching and mentoring more junior colleagues and emerging leadership skills Experience of working closely with external stakeholders to build client relationships, and manage business relationships at middle management level Capable of taking a project through from inception to completion Ability to obtain BPSS clearance Advantageous Experience in NEC Contract Suites In depth knowledge of the Defence & Security sector Ability to obtain SC clearance Ability to obtain DV clearance Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Poutrix is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost management for small to medium-sized commercial, retail, and residential developments. You will ensure projects are delivered within budget, providing mentoring to junior staff and producing financial reports. The ideal candidate has experience managing projects from £5m to £150m and a strong grasp of risk management and compliance processes. This role emphasizes the value of diversity and inclusion, striving to create a supportive work environment.
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Poutrix is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to oversee cost management for small to medium-sized commercial, retail, and residential developments. You will ensure projects are delivered within budget, providing mentoring to junior staff and producing financial reports. The ideal candidate has experience managing projects from £5m to £150m and a strong grasp of risk management and compliance processes. This role emphasizes the value of diversity and inclusion, striving to create a supportive work environment.
Role description As a Senior Ecologist, you would be joining our team of over 50 ecologists with more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as the provision of advice on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem service, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics and cultural heritage. During this time, we have undertaken over 2,000 projects covering a wide range of environmental disciplines throughout the UK, in Europe and beyond, for public and private clients. As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. With your specialism in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise. And in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations. Presently, we are engaged on a variety of large and interesting projects, including Urban and Greenfield Residential Development, Highway and Rail Schemes, Power Stations, Electrical and Gas Infrastructure, and are working for a wide selection of clients based throughout the UK, including EDF Energy, National Grid, the Environment Agency, Transport for London, Highways England, Network Rail, the Canal and River Trust, and Housing Associations. We are also involved in international work via Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments and our natural capital community of practice. Role accountabilities This role has a focus working within Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be accountable for the coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of small projects to meet time, budgetary and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship so that delivery exceeds client expectations. You will take a leadership role on small to medium sized projects, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example. We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry recognised Technical Leaders in their field, who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success. Qualifications & Experience Knowledge and proven experience working within Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects Proven commercial and project management skills for small to medium projects Knowledge of ecological principles, relevant environmental and EcIA legislation, policy and guidance In depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills Experienced in categorizing and assessing habitats from the plant communities present Excellent reporting skills, with a proven track record in writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing or assisting on Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements Basic experience in writing or assisting with project and/or plan level Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) Experience of bid production and client interaction Ability to lead surveys and manage small survey teams Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Role description As a Senior Ecologist, you would be joining our team of over 50 ecologists with more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys and assessments, as well as the provision of advice on soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem service, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics and cultural heritage. During this time, we have undertaken over 2,000 projects covering a wide range of environmental disciplines throughout the UK, in Europe and beyond, for public and private clients. As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. With your specialism in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise. And in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations. Presently, we are engaged on a variety of large and interesting projects, including Urban and Greenfield Residential Development, Highway and Rail Schemes, Power Stations, Electrical and Gas Infrastructure, and are working for a wide selection of clients based throughout the UK, including EDF Energy, National Grid, the Environment Agency, Transport for London, Highways England, Network Rail, the Canal and River Trust, and Housing Associations. We are also involved in international work via Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments and our natural capital community of practice. Role accountabilities This role has a focus working within Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be accountable for the coordination and completion of assigned tasks and projects within the Business Unit or project team. You will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of small projects to meet time, budgetary and Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) targets, managing the ecological aspects of the client relationship so that delivery exceeds client expectations. You will take a leadership role on small to medium sized projects, providing both direction and technical advice and leading by example. We will ensure that we offer personal development which will allow you to progress your career and offer you the opportunity to be mentored by industry recognised Technical Leaders in their field, who will lend you their experience and ensure that the training you receive will give you the best possible chance of success. Qualifications & Experience Knowledge and proven experience working within Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects Proven commercial and project management skills for small to medium projects Knowledge of ecological principles, relevant environmental and EcIA legislation, policy and guidance In depth knowledge of particular plant or animal groups and appropriate field survey skills Experienced in categorizing and assessing habitats from the plant communities present Excellent reporting skills, with a proven track record in writing Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs), writing or assisting on Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIAs) and Ecology Chapters for Environmental Statements Basic experience in writing or assisting with project and/or plan level Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA) Experience of bid production and client interaction Ability to lead surveys and manage small survey teams Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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:Play a key role delivering tech sector mega-projects.We are looking for an experienced Project Director to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a key role leading the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics.The successful candidate will be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to the Nordics (11/3 rotation)Role accountabilities:You'll be responsible for managing all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects, taking projects through pre-construction, construction, and close out/fit-up.Day-to-day this includes but is not limited to:Pre-constructionLiaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery of the projectWorking with the client and general contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Master Project BudgetProcuring and managing the delivery of contractor designed elements for inclusion into the final IFCCarry out constructability reviews during design phaseSupport the AE in the application of permits for the projectManaging Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendationsSupporting contract negotiationsAssisting the client and the Client's team in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and consultantsManage the process for funding requests to facilitate the construction processManage the development of the IMSConstructionManage and implement a robust HSE culture across the projectManaging the General Contractors and other directly contracted vendors on the groundManage the IMS for successful on time deliveryManage the project control functions across the projectMange the QCx teams for successful delivery through the construction phaseProvide contractual support to the clientEnsure the project is delivered on time and to budgetManage the delivery of Contractor designed portions of the workCoordinating Value Engineering efforts during the construction phaseWorking with the Client's commercial and PCG team to develop Budget Management and TrackingLiaising with the Client's schedule management team to provide Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysisClose out/Fit upInitiating close out process prior to project commencement, typically two to three months in advance pf Contractor awardsEnsure tagging process is managed throughout the lifecycle of the projectManage the commissioning of the Owner Furnished Equipment and delivery to siteEstablish a robust commissioning procedureEstablishing close out documentation requirements with the Client's document controller. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.Assisting with City and/or other Authority final inspections and occupancy process.Assisting the Client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.Qualifications & Experience:First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are a technically capable and come to us with:An in-depth understanding of large-scale technical projects and construction techniques.Contractual and commercial understanding of multiple forms of contractTrack record in delivery of large critical infrastructure projectsCan demonstrate an in depth knowledge of HSE in constructionAbility to manage technical disciplines.Experience of a client interface roleExperience of managing a large scale teamExperience working on Data Centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds, would be advantageousAbility to coordinate the work of other discipline specific Owner's Representatives to achieve the objectives set by the clientAbility to commit to significant international travelWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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:Play a key role delivering tech sector mega-projects.We are looking for an experienced Project Director to join our rapidly growing team. You will play a key role leading the delivery of one of our biggest data centre construction projects in the Nordics.The successful candidate will be based either 100% in country, or there will be significant international travel to the Nordics (11/3 rotation)Role accountabilities:You'll be responsible for managing all stages of hyperscale data centre construction projects, taking projects through pre-construction, construction, and close out/fit-up.Day-to-day this includes but is not limited to:Pre-constructionLiaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure delivery of the projectWorking with the client and general contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule and Master Project BudgetProcuring and managing the delivery of contractor designed elements for inclusion into the final IFCCarry out constructability reviews during design phaseSupport the AE in the application of permits for the projectManaging Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendationsSupporting contract negotiationsAssisting the client and the Client's team in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and consultantsManage the process for funding requests to facilitate the construction processManage the development of the IMSConstructionManage and implement a robust HSE culture across the projectManaging the General Contractors and other directly contracted vendors on the groundManage the IMS for successful on time deliveryManage the project control functions across the projectMange the QCx teams for successful delivery through the construction phaseProvide contractual support to the clientEnsure the project is delivered on time and to budgetManage the delivery of Contractor designed portions of the workCoordinating Value Engineering efforts during the construction phaseWorking with the Client's commercial and PCG team to develop Budget Management and TrackingLiaising with the Client's schedule management team to provide Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysisClose out/Fit upInitiating close out process prior to project commencement, typically two to three months in advance pf Contractor awardsEnsure tagging process is managed throughout the lifecycle of the projectManage the commissioning of the Owner Furnished Equipment and delivery to siteEstablish a robust commissioning procedureEstablishing close out documentation requirements with the Client's document controller. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.Assisting with City and/or other Authority final inspections and occupancy process.Assisting the Client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.Qualifications & Experience:First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are a technically capable and come to us with:An in-depth understanding of large-scale technical projects and construction techniques.Contractual and commercial understanding of multiple forms of contractTrack record in delivery of large critical infrastructure projectsCan demonstrate an in depth knowledge of HSE in constructionAbility to manage technical disciplines.Experience of a client interface roleExperience of managing a large scale teamExperience working on Data Centre new build and refurbishment projects, preferably on hyperscale builds, would be advantageousAbility to coordinate the work of other discipline specific Owner's Representatives to achieve the objectives set by the clientAbility to commit to significant international travelWhy Arcadis?We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced EHS Assurance Manager to support one of the most significant hyperscale data centre developments in Europe. This role sits within a major £10 billion data centre campus in Northumberland, North East England, spanning 540,000 sqm across 10 data centre buildings. The wider programme includes extensive enabling works, substation construction, and environmental remediation. With enabling works underway and main construction commencing from 2026, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark project of exceptional scale and complexity. The Role As EHS Assurance Manager, this role operates as the client-side EHS assurance and governance function, providing independent oversight of the General Contractor's health, safety and environmental performance across the programme. This is an assurance role, not a construction delivery role. The focus is on verifying that client EHS standards are being applied consistently, that critical risks are being effectively managed, and that the highest standards of safety are maintained across all workstreams. This position is well suited to someone with strong technical EHS knowledge, sound judgement, and the confidence to challenge, influence, and provide clear assurance reporting at project leadership level. What You'll Be Doing Provide independent assurance of the General Contractor's EHS management systems and performance Verify compliance with client standards and statutory requirements Review EHS plans, procedures, and control systems Monitor high-risk construction activities and critical hazard controls Carry out inspections, audits, and structured assurance reviews Identify, record, and elevate non-conformances and high-risk conditions Analyse trends and proactively identify systemic risks Support project leadership in understanding EHS performance and required interventions Key Responsibilities Oversee the assurance of EHS performance across multiple project workstreams Test the effectiveness of contractor controls, systems, and implementation on site Undertake targeted assurance inspections of high-risk works Review permit systems, safe systems of work, and workface controls Escalate critical risks and recurring failures in a timely and structured way Produce clear weekly and monthly assurance reporting for project leadership Contribute to governance reviews and senior leadership reporting Promote high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement Key Interfaces Project Director and Project Management Team CSA and MEP Project Managers General Contractor leadership and EHS team Trade contractors and package teams Operations, logistics, and commissioning teams Experience & Skills Required Strong experience in construction EHS management, ideally within data centres, mission-critical environments, or major infrastructure Deep understanding of: high-risk construction activities permit systems safe systems of work critical hazard controls Experience auditing and assuring contractor performance Ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Strong reporting, observation, and analytical capability Experience identifying trends, recurring failures, and emerging risk themes Key Behaviours Independent and objective Detail-oriented and risk-focused Strong communicator High standards and zero tolerance for unsafe practices Proactive and solutions-driven What This Role Is Not A contractor EHS delivery role Responsible for writing or approving RAMS A site supervision role Responsible for managing construction activities directly Typical Deliverables Daily Targeted assurance inspections of high-risk works Spot checks of: permits RAMS compliance workface controls Immediate escalation of critical risks Weekly Prepare a Weekly EHS Assurance Report covering: key observations red / amber risks non-conformances actions and escalations Attend: weekly progress meetings H&S coordination meetings Review trends in: near misses inspections repeated failures Monthly Prepare a Monthly EHS Assurance Report covering: performance summary trend analysis critical risk status General Contractor performance assessment Undertake audits or structured reviews of: EHS management systems plans and controls Provide input to: senior leadership reviews governance reporting Why Apply? Join a landmark data centre programme at exceptional scale Play a key role in maintaining high EHS standards on a major capital project Work in a strategic, independent assurance capacity Influence leadership decisions through insight, challenge, and governance Be part of a development with major regional and economic significance Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED& I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced EHS Assurance Manager to support one of the most significant hyperscale data centre developments in Europe. This role sits within a major £10 billion data centre campus in Northumberland, North East England, spanning 540,000 sqm across 10 data centre buildings. The wider programme includes extensive enabling works, substation construction, and environmental remediation. With enabling works underway and main construction commencing from 2026, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark project of exceptional scale and complexity. The Role As EHS Assurance Manager, this role operates as the client-side EHS assurance and governance function, providing independent oversight of the General Contractor's health, safety and environmental performance across the programme. This is an assurance role, not a construction delivery role. The focus is on verifying that client EHS standards are being applied consistently, that critical risks are being effectively managed, and that the highest standards of safety are maintained across all workstreams. This position is well suited to someone with strong technical EHS knowledge, sound judgement, and the confidence to challenge, influence, and provide clear assurance reporting at project leadership level. What You'll Be Doing Provide independent assurance of the General Contractor's EHS management systems and performance Verify compliance with client standards and statutory requirements Review EHS plans, procedures, and control systems Monitor high-risk construction activities and critical hazard controls Carry out inspections, audits, and structured assurance reviews Identify, record, and elevate non-conformances and high-risk conditions Analyse trends and proactively identify systemic risks Support project leadership in understanding EHS performance and required interventions Key Responsibilities Oversee the assurance of EHS performance across multiple project workstreams Test the effectiveness of contractor controls, systems, and implementation on site Undertake targeted assurance inspections of high-risk works Review permit systems, safe systems of work, and workface controls Escalate critical risks and recurring failures in a timely and structured way Produce clear weekly and monthly assurance reporting for project leadership Contribute to governance reviews and senior leadership reporting Promote high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement Key Interfaces Project Director and Project Management Team CSA and MEP Project Managers General Contractor leadership and EHS team Trade contractors and package teams Operations, logistics, and commissioning teams Experience & Skills Required Strong experience in construction EHS management, ideally within data centres, mission-critical environments, or major infrastructure Deep understanding of: high-risk construction activities permit systems safe systems of work critical hazard controls Experience auditing and assuring contractor performance Ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders Strong reporting, observation, and analytical capability Experience identifying trends, recurring failures, and emerging risk themes Key Behaviours Independent and objective Detail-oriented and risk-focused Strong communicator High standards and zero tolerance for unsafe practices Proactive and solutions-driven What This Role Is Not A contractor EHS delivery role Responsible for writing or approving RAMS A site supervision role Responsible for managing construction activities directly Typical Deliverables Daily Targeted assurance inspections of high-risk works Spot checks of: permits RAMS compliance workface controls Immediate escalation of critical risks Weekly Prepare a Weekly EHS Assurance Report covering: key observations red / amber risks non-conformances actions and escalations Attend: weekly progress meetings H&S coordination meetings Review trends in: near misses inspections repeated failures Monthly Prepare a Monthly EHS Assurance Report covering: performance summary trend analysis critical risk status General Contractor performance assessment Undertake audits or structured reviews of: EHS management systems plans and controls Provide input to: senior leadership reviews governance reporting Why Apply? Join a landmark data centre programme at exceptional scale Play a key role in maintaining high EHS standards on a major capital project Work in a strategic, independent assurance capacity Influence leadership decisions through insight, challenge, and governance Be part of a development with major regional and economic significance Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED& I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Arcadis is a world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering sustainable rail solutions. We are expanding our Rail North business with an OLE Principal Engineer to lead design delivery, technical management and client engagement on major projects. This role offers office bases in York or Warrington with increasing remote work. The successful candidate will hold Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and bring proven OLE electrical design leadership across large rail schemes,
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Arcadis is a world-leading design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering sustainable rail solutions. We are expanding our Rail North business with an OLE Principal Engineer to lead design delivery, technical management and client engagement on major projects. This role offers office bases in York or Warrington with increasing remote work. The successful candidate will hold Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and bring proven OLE electrical design leadership across large rail schemes,
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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: Our Water Optimisation team is actively looking to grow our Design Management capability as we look to recruit an Associate Technical Director for Design Management. We're tackling some of the UK's most technically challenging projects and AMP8 programmes across the country. We are renowned for our expertise in delivering these complex schemes and collaborate closely with some of the country's most prominent and well-known water companies and contractors. As an Associate Design Manager, you will lead our teams and work on a variety of projects across the UK. Reporting to the Framework or Technical Director's, the successful candidate will provide dynamic technical leadership co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet client expectations. You will have a practical technical understanding of water engineering matters, appreciation of commercial and contract management, and experience of managing complex water projects/programmes of work. The role necessitates the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries, both internally and externally to Arcadis, and offers a pathway towards senior management positions. Dimensions of the job: Responsible for delivery of large scale, complex projects or elements of major projects in own discipline with fee levels typically £1M+. Demonstrable design manager capability and applied sector experience, including leading, managing and coordinating teams. Strong consulting skills including project management and client relationship management at senior management level. Experience in managing business relationships at senior management level. Role accountabilities: Technically lead and coordinate complex multi-disciplined wastewater or water treatment / infrastructure projects and programmes of work throughout the design life cycle Collaborate with key clients, partner organisations and supply chain maintaining Arcadis' reputation for high quality, innovative design and a positive client experience Build and sustain adequate resource for the delivery of the project or programme and support identify strategic recruitment needs Work with the Portfolio Director, Project Manager and Commercial team to manage the programme, ensure commercial rigour, deliver profitable outputs and resolve project issues efficiently Provide Line Management, career direction and pastoral care to team members, taking a proactive role in developing them to their full potential, leading by example to achieve sector/divisional goals and championing a high quality, innovative and entrepreneurial culture Promote a culture that is proactive on Safety, Health, Quality and Sustainability matters Promote a culture of innovation, helping to develop engineering technology and continuous improvement systems Performing other duties as required from time to time by your Client Manager or Arcadis Senior Leadership Team Work with other Arcadis teams to foster collaboration, ensuring the collective knowledge and experience is shared across all Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or other directly related degree Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, or CIWEM Relevant water industry experience Takes accountability and leads by example Has excellent people management skills, ensuring that the best talent is used to meet the resource demands for the projected workload Extensive experience of contract, commercial, project & programme management Extensive experience of working on complex design and delivery frameworks and / or design and build projects Is digitally curious and/or proficient An excellent communicator at all levels who works effectively with people from other organisations, backgrounds, and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience to best effect Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining successful teams Exhibit behaviours consistent with the Arcadis vision and values Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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: Our Water Optimisation team is actively looking to grow our Design Management capability as we look to recruit an Associate Technical Director for Design Management. We're tackling some of the UK's most technically challenging projects and AMP8 programmes across the country. We are renowned for our expertise in delivering these complex schemes and collaborate closely with some of the country's most prominent and well-known water companies and contractors. As an Associate Design Manager, you will lead our teams and work on a variety of projects across the UK. Reporting to the Framework or Technical Director's, the successful candidate will provide dynamic technical leadership co-ordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet client expectations. You will have a practical technical understanding of water engineering matters, appreciation of commercial and contract management, and experience of managing complex water projects/programmes of work. The role necessitates the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries, both internally and externally to Arcadis, and offers a pathway towards senior management positions. Dimensions of the job: Responsible for delivery of large scale, complex projects or elements of major projects in own discipline with fee levels typically £1M+. Demonstrable design manager capability and applied sector experience, including leading, managing and coordinating teams. Strong consulting skills including project management and client relationship management at senior management level. Experience in managing business relationships at senior management level. Role accountabilities: Technically lead and coordinate complex multi-disciplined wastewater or water treatment / infrastructure projects and programmes of work throughout the design life cycle Collaborate with key clients, partner organisations and supply chain maintaining Arcadis' reputation for high quality, innovative design and a positive client experience Build and sustain adequate resource for the delivery of the project or programme and support identify strategic recruitment needs Work with the Portfolio Director, Project Manager and Commercial team to manage the programme, ensure commercial rigour, deliver profitable outputs and resolve project issues efficiently Provide Line Management, career direction and pastoral care to team members, taking a proactive role in developing them to their full potential, leading by example to achieve sector/divisional goals and championing a high quality, innovative and entrepreneurial culture Promote a culture that is proactive on Safety, Health, Quality and Sustainability matters Promote a culture of innovation, helping to develop engineering technology and continuous improvement systems Performing other duties as required from time to time by your Client Manager or Arcadis Senior Leadership Team Work with other Arcadis teams to foster collaboration, ensuring the collective knowledge and experience is shared across all Qualifications & Experience: Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or other directly related degree Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, or CIWEM Relevant water industry experience Takes accountability and leads by example Has excellent people management skills, ensuring that the best talent is used to meet the resource demands for the projected workload Extensive experience of contract, commercial, project & programme management Extensive experience of working on complex design and delivery frameworks and / or design and build projects Is digitally curious and/or proficient An excellent communicator at all levels who works effectively with people from other organisations, backgrounds, and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience to best effect Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining successful teams Exhibit behaviours consistent with the Arcadis vision and values Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Arcadis in the UK is seeking an Associate Design Manager within our Water Optimisation team to lead multi-disciplinary delivery across large-scale projects. You will coordinate technical teams, align with clients and contractors, and drive design management across lifecycle. The role requires chartered engineer status, strong leadership, extensive contract and program management experience, and a proactive culture focused on safety, quality and innovation.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Arcadis in the UK is seeking an Associate Design Manager within our Water Optimisation team to lead multi-disciplinary delivery across large-scale projects. You will coordinate technical teams, align with clients and contractors, and drive design management across lifecycle. The role requires chartered engineer status, strong leadership, extensive contract and program management experience, and a proactive culture focused on safety, quality and innovation.