Senior Associate or Associate Principal - Masterplanning

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Associate Principal Masterplanner to lead innovative masterplanning projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and proven leadership skills, contributing to multidisciplinary teams and engaging directly with clients. This full-time role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact by delivering sustainable solutions for various estates and portfolios.

Qualifications

• Eligible to achieve NSV clearance is a requirement.
• Experience working in the defence sector is desired but not required.
• A willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of estate optimisation plans and masterplans.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate workshops and presentations with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Proven leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture

Job description

Senior Associate or Associate Principal - Masterplanning

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Together, we solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact.

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 multidisciplinary teams on complex projects in the UK.

Role accountabilities

• 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, including liaison 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 the preparation of fee proposals, and tender submissions through 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 required.
• Eligible to achieve NSV clearance is a requirement.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A 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. By pioneering a skills‑based approach, 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 help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Professional Services