Principal Engineer

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is 'people first', and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You'll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people's lives. You're encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

Role description:Apply Arcadis Health and Safety Principles during the delivery of work

Perform role in accordance with the Arcadis behavioural framework

Providing input into the sector strategy/ business plans, as required, and contributing towards its achievement

Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, sector/discipline business plans

Proactively managing selected projects (or components of projects), taking responsibility for resource allocation, managing subcontractors, managing the production of analysis and design (including drawings and reports), ensuring the integrity of the overall design (in collaboration with other design disciplines), quality assurance and client feedback

Liaising with and assisting the Project Manager to ensure commercial aspects relating to the design team(s) eg. contract, invoicing, debt, client management etc can achieve a successful result

Liaising with the Project Manager or Director and the client to keep informed of all developments, changes/modifications associated with the project

Identifying opportunities and driving implementation of re-engineering strategies to maximise the profitability of design components

Gaining a good understanding of the background of the client's business and industry to facilitate building effective and enduring relationships and consolidating both company and personal credibility in the industry

Providing leadership, direction and technical advice to project team members

Taking a proactive role in developing team members to their full potential, leading by example to achieve sector/divisional goals and championing a quality, innovative and entrepreneurial culture

Engaging in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis.Monitor the performance of team members identifying and ensuring the resolution of any issues

Present technical solutions to the team, Task Managers and Project Managers in Arcadis' regional offices

Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of deliverables on behalf of engineering discipline

Perform quality control review of design calculations or drawings

Keep up to date with developments in the industry sector and with technical and legislative developments and seek out opportunities to develop a strong professional profile

Comply with Arcadis General Business Principles and Specific Anti Corruption StandardQualifications & Experience:Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Prepare, review, and update urban design plans, civil engineering works for various types of projects.More than 10 years of experience working on Civil type projects.Strong English language with great communication skills

Great interpersonal skills (team player, eager to learn, supportive attitude, etc.).Availability to work for some periods abroad if the case.Knowledgeable in Civil 3D & Navisworks2D and/or 3D design of technical plans for residential or industrial areas.Develop and implement new digital solution on urban development projects.Gaining a good understanding of the background of the North America countries' standards regarding urban design