Senior Project Manager - D&B

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead high-value highways projects in the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in managing major infrastructure delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing project governance, managing client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in successfully delivering major infrastructure or highways projects.
• Extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong client-facing skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex multi-disciplinary highways projects.
• Manage project governance including scope, cost, and quality management.
• Support business growth through client development.

Skills

Project delivery management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering, Project Management)

Professional accreditation (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE)

Tools

Digital delivery tools

Project control tools

Job description

Overview

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 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

We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Project Manager to join our UK Highways and Transportation business unit, part of a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering transformative infrastructure projects. This role is pivotal in leading and delivering some of the most complex and high-value (£500m+) multi-disciplinary highways projects in the UK and internationally.

Key Accountabilities

• Take full ownership of project delivery – from mobilisation through to successful completion – ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance, and client satisfaction.
• Lead large-scale highway infrastructure projects, often as part of major design & build programmes in collaboration with Tier 1 contractors.
• Build and manage effective working relationships with contractor clients, providing proactive leadership to ensure project expectations are met or exceeded.
• Drive multidisciplinary teams (both UK-based and overseas) to deliver integrated solutions in a collaborative and commercially aware environment.
• Manage all aspects of project governance including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality management.
• Support business growth through client development, project opportunities, and mentoring of emerging project managers within the team.

Qualifications And Experience

• Proven track record in successfully delivering major (£500m+) infrastructure or highways projects, ideally in a design & build context.
• Extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary project teams, including remote or offshore delivery partners.
• Strong client-facing skills with a commercial mindset and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Deep understanding of project governance, risk, contracts (NEC/JCT), and financial management.
• Relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering, Project Management) and professional accreditation (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE or similar).
• Experience with international highway/infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with working in a global consultancy or contractor environment.
• Experience of digital delivery and modern project control tools.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Professional Services