Defence Design Manager: BIM & Integration Lead

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join the Places Design Practice, bringing experience in Defence or Technology sectors. You will guide multi-disciplinary design teams, coordinate activities, and work closely with the Arcadis Project Manager to meet client scope, budget and schedules.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and effective stakeholder engagement across internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence and/or Technology sector desirable.
• Knowledge of BIM led design and Autodesk products.
• Strong focus on integration, stakeholder & communication management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities with procurement, planners, environmental, construction & operations teams.
• Facilitate meetings & workshops with internal and external design teams.
• Guide the design teams to meet client scope, budget and timescales.
• Engage positively with clients and stakeholders and support the Arcadis Project Manager.
• Identify design and project risks throughout the lifecycle and promote collaboration.

Skills

Integration

Stakeholder management

Technical report writing

Education

BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk suite

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join the Places Design Practice, bringing experience in Defence or Technology sectors. You will guide multi-disciplinary design teams, coordinate activities, and work closely with the Arcadis Project Manager to meet client scope, budget and schedules.

The role emphasizes collaboration, risk management, and effective stakeholder engagement across internal and external teams.