Senior Associate or Associate Principal - Masterplanning

Arcadis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Senior Associate or Associate Principal Masterplanner to drive project delivery across multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects. Join us to create innovative, sustainable masterplans that align with client objectives and enhance asset value.

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence sector is a plus but not mandatory.
• Eligibility for NSV clearance is required.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of estate optimisation and site masterplans.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strategic asset management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Design or related field

Job description

Senior Associate or Associate Principal - Masterplanning

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Role Description

The Placemaking sector within our Architecture and Urbanism team is expanding. We are seeking a Senior Associate or Associate Principal Masterplanner to help drive our next phase of growth. This role will involve both client‑side design assurance and contractor‑side technical delivery, working across multi‑disciplinary teams on complex projects in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of estate optimisation plans, establishment management plans, and site masterplans:
  • Develop and deliver innovative, data‑driven masterplans for large estates, campuses, and portfolios that align with client objectives and long‑term aspirations.
  • Assess current estate performance, identify opportunities for rationalisation, enhancement, and efficiency, and recommend actionable strategies that maximise asset value.
  • Prepare establishment management plans, including space planning, asset lifecycle management, and future‑proofing strategies to support long‑term operational capabilities on client sites.
• Lead diverse multidisciplinary teams, liaising with project‑management and commercial functions.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations, and presentations with clients, user groups, and partner organisations to ensure alignment and buy‑in throughout the duration of the project(s).
• Work with colleagues within Arcadis and external clients to secure follow‑on work from estate management/rationalisation plans.
• Engage directly with clients in a technical advisory position, providing clear, strategic asset‑management leadership and communicating complex solutions effectively.
• Support in the preparation of fee proposals and tender submissions by authoring responses to technical questions.
• 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

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or another relevant field.
• Experience working in the defence sector is desired but not a requirement.
• Eligibility to achieve NSV clearance is required.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

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, letting you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise 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.

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 are 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.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Professional Services