Design Lead — Defence & Technology Projects

Arcadis; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design in the Defence and Technology sectors. You will guide internal and external design teams, align with the Client’s scope, budget, and timescales, and coordinate with procurement, planners, environmental, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects.

The role requires strong integration, stakeholder management, and excellent English writing skills, with experience in BIM-led design and Autodesk tools.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline+
• Previous experience within Defence and/or Technology sector desirable
• Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation recommended
• Ideally previous Design Management experience within a Client/Consultancy environment
• Knowledge and experience of BIM led design and Autodesk suite of products
• Strong Focus on Integration, Stakeholder & Communication Management Skills
• Awareness of using programme software applications
• Excellent written English and technical report writing skills is essential

Responsibilities

• To work with the Arcadis Project Manager to achieve the required outcome for the client and Arcadis.
• To manage the technical delivery and integration of multi-disciplinary design projects, providing leadership, direction and delivery excellence.
• To drive high-quality design decisions made through promoting a culture of collaboration, challenge, innovation, and creativity across the delivery team.
• Understand PM concepts, tools and techniques.
• To use interpersonal and influencing skills to support successful outcomes.
• Work in an environment of constantly changing priorities and managing these priorities.
• Understand the challenges associated with multi-discipline, complex engineering problems and can plan, manage and implement solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Design management

English writing

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in relevant discipline

Tools

Autodesk suite

BIM design

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design in the Defence and Technology sectors. You will guide internal and external design teams, align with the Client’s scope, budget, and timescales, and coordinate with procurement, planners, environmental, construction, and operations teams to deliver projects.

The role requires strong integration, stakeholder management, and excellent English writing skills, with experience in BIM-led design and Autodesk tools.