Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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.

As Project Manager you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they meet agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role requires effective planning, coordination, and leadership to manage resources, stakeholders, and risks throughout the project lifecycle. You will play a vital role in driving project performance and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve desired outcomes. This role requires a proactive, organised professional with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality results and support organisational success.

• Project Planning:
  Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Delivery Management:
  Oversee project execution, ensuring milestones are achieved and deliverables meet quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, team members, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to minimise impact on project timelines and objectives.
• Team Coordination:
  Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and effective problem-solving.
• Budget Control:
  Monitor and manage project finances, ensuring delivery within budgetary constraints.
• Reporting:
  Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Compliance and Governance:
  Ensure all projects meet organisational standards, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to enhance project management processes and drive efficiencies.

As Project Manager you will play a critical role in delivering construction projects across sectors such as education, infrastructure, housing, and large-scale complex developments. This position requires a deep understanding of construction processes and project management principles, combined with sector-specific expertise and the ability to engage and manage diverse stakeholders effectively.

• Project Management Expertise:
  Proven experience managing construction projects through all stages, including feasibility, planning, procurement, delivery, and handover. Strong knowledge of project management tools, methodologies.
• Sector-Specific Knowledge:
  In-depth understanding of the specific requirements, regulations, and challenges across education, infrastructure, housing, and large-scale developments, including client and stakeholder priorities.
• Construction Processes:
  Comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, design management, and building processes, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Risk and Issue Management:
  Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while resolving issues proactively to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, design teams, and public authorities, ensuring effective communication and alignment across all project phases.
• Financial Management:
  Proficiency in managing budgets, cost control, and financial reporting, ensuring projects are delivered within financial parameters.
• Leadership & Team Management:
  Experience in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, and driving accountability and performance.
• Contract Administration:
  An understanding and practical experience in administering NEC contracts, including the preparation and management of contractual documentation, change control processes, early warning notifications,…