Senior Associate or Associate Principal - Masterplanning

Arcadis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate or Associate Principal Masterplanner to drive growth within the Architecture and Urbanism team. You will lead diverse teams on complex projects, engage with clients for strategic asset management, and cultivate team development. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and strong leadership skills. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a meaningful impact on sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence sector is desired.
• Eligible to achieve NSV clearance.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of estate and establishment management plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate workshops and consultations with clients.
• Engage with clients in a technical advisory role.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree 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. We have more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life and solving complex challenges together.

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.

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 which align with client objectives and long‑term aspirations.
  • Assess current estate(s) 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, coordinating 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 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

• Bachelors 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.
• Eligible to achieve NSV clearance is a requirement.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best, pioneering a skills‑based approach that lets you harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximise impact together. You’ll do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. Our focus on diversity fuels innovative ideas and improves quality of life.