Market Research Specialist

Poutrix; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis seeks a Market Research Specialist to mentor junior staff, design and execute complex research projects, and deliver actionable insights to influence business decisions. You will collaborate across teams, manage priorities, and maintain high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

With a strong background in quantitative and qualitative methods, you will prepare ongoing market reports and present findings to stakeholders, helping Arcadis shape strategic directions for clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics or business-related field.
• Masters degree is an advantage but not required.
• More than 5 years of experience in market research.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team members and lead by example on research quality.
• Design and execute complex research projects aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare regular market research reports and insights for clients.
• Present findings to influence decision-making.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics or business-related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 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:The Market Research Specialist is a key contributor to the research function, combining foundational and delivery-focused capabilities with a contributor mindset. This role is expected to go beyond execution by mentoring others, driving improvements, and applying general business area specialization to generate impactful insights. Specialists are proactive in shaping research outcomes and influencing team performance through technical knowledge and leadership behaviors.Role accountabilities:Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:Mentoring and Role Model to the TeamLead the design and execution of complex research projects, ensuring alignment with business needsDemonstrate ownership and persistence in driving research outcomes.Understand the type of insight that is sought after and how it will enable decision makingWork together with junior colleagues and management on establishing procedures and tools for some of the repetitive types of tasksWork with management to prioritize business and information needs;Collaborate effectively across teams to facilitate teamwork and ensure high-quality deliverablesServe as a subject matter expert in at least one research domain or methodologyIdentify opportunities for process improvement and innovation in research methodologiesAct as core group lead within the team to review, assign, and monitor research progress of those under their subgroupOther administrative tasks as neededInformation gatheringUse provided tools to gather and store the data collected from various published and unpublished sources to supplement market understanding and data collected from various market research initiativesFor regular and on-going initiatives, update the database on regular basisContinuously search for new sources of information to support ongoing/regular initiatives, prepare innovative strategies to collect industry research, global competition, and client data;AnalysisApply advanced analytical techniques to extract meaningful insights from diverse data sourcesCheck the quality of data to be used (consistency, gaps, is it fit for the purpose)Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis, identify the limitations. Perform valid and reliable market research SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, and PESTLE Analysis (where needed)Perform both individual research projects with high complexity or work with a bigger team to coordinate all efforts on the projectReport Writing and PresentationCommunicate insights with clarity and confidence to influence decision-making.Present the insights and data in various formats: graphs, presentations, short reportsFormulate recommendations and identify opportunity areasProvide regular market research reports including searches on our key clients, key projects, industry news and competitorsQualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, economic or business related fieldMasters degree an advantage but not requiredWith more than 5 years experience in researchSearch engines, web analytics and business research tools acumenExperience in mentoring and guiding junior team membersFamiliarity with cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagementAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environmentMust be computer literate and have advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, ideally in Excel, Word, and PowerPointExtensive experience in market research, including both qualitative and quantitative methodsWhy 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.Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.