Design Project Lead - Defense/Tech (BIM)

Arcadis; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Design Manager with experience in the Defence or Technology sectors to operate at the design-management frontier, guiding internal and external design teams to meet client scope, budget and schedules. You will work closely with the Arcadis Project Manager to deliver integrated multi-disciplinary solutions.

The role emphasises leadership, collaboration and problem solving, with a need for strong English writing skills and experience with BIM and Autodesk toolsets.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc/BEng or MA/MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Defence and/or Technology sector experience is desirable.
• Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation is recommended.
• Experience leading design management within a Client/Consultancy environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of BIM led design and Autodesk products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Arcadis Project Manager to deliver client outcomes.
• Direct multi-disciplinary design delivery with a focus on quality and delivery excellence.
• Foster collaboration, constructive challenge, and innovative design decisions.
• Apply PM concepts, tools and techniques to design projects.
• Coordinate design activities with procurement, planners, environmental, construction and operations teams.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

BIM

Autodesk suite

Written English

Education

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

Chartered or equivalent professional accreditation recommended

Experience within Defence and/or Technology sector desirable

Tools

Autodesk

BIM workflows

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an Assistant Design Manager with experience in the Defence or Technology sectors to operate at the design-management frontier, guiding internal and external design teams to meet client scope, budget and schedules. You will work closely with the Arcadis Project Manager to deliver integrated multi-disciplinary solutions.

The role emphasises leadership, collaboration and problem solving, with a need for strong English writing skills and experience with BIM and Autodesk toolsets.