Full-Time
Service Area Leader
Buildings Structures
Arcadis
10,001+ employees
Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets
No salary listed
Belmont, Australia + 3 more
More locations: Brisbane QLD, Australia | Melbourne VIC, Australia | Sydney NSW, Australia
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Bachelor's
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- Proven multi-team leadership experience in Structural (Buildings) within Australia in the AEC industry, with accountability for delivery performance, utilization and client satisfaction.
- Proven ability to build, maintain and grow client relationships, with a track record of contributing to the development and winning of new business.
- Expertise in workforce planning, capability development and discipline excellence, including experience shaping and implementing capability development programs and succession plans, in collaboration with the People Team and other stakeholders.
- Proven experience leading operational, organizational, or capability-related change initiatives within a Service or discipline environment, including adoption of new ways of working.
- Awareness of digital and technology-enabled delivery approaches relevant to the Service Area, and ability to support adoption within teams.
- Expertise in structural engineering, specifically building design and infrastructure planning, with sufficient depth to provide credible leadership, oversight and guidance on complex projects and to support discipline excellence within the group.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with Service and/or Sector leadership, Client Success Teams, Global Excellence Centers, and Enabling Functions.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop Team Leaders, set clear expectations and support high performance, engagement and wellbeing.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on client delivery and business growth, able to align Service Area Group objectives with regional and global priorities.
- Ability to work closely with Client Success Team leadership to articulate clear Service value propositions and translate client needs into effective delivery models and resourcing plans.
- Strong understanding of company policies, compliance requirements and health and safety expectations, and experience applying these within project and Service delivery.
- Leadership style that empowers Arcadians, promotes accountability and continuous improvement, and supports a healthy, inclusive and high engagement culture aligned to the Arcadis Leadership profile of being curious, driving success and igniting passion.
- Degree level education in structural engineering, construction management, or equivalent practical experience.
- Leverage client relationships and work-winning activities to drive sustainable revenue.
- Monitor compliance with company policies and mandatory training across the Structural (Buildings) Service Area Group in Australia.
- Conduct evaluations and check ins for Team Leaders, mentoring and guiding their development and ensuring they do the same for their teams.
- Set Structural (Buildings) objectives and career paths, lead calibration processes for performance and reward, and decide on pay increases, bonuses and promotions across discipline pools.
- Act as an ambassador for change initiatives, coordinate enabling functions and create conditions for successful implementation.
- Maintain a complete view of skills and capabilities across Structural (Buildings), validating data and managing key person risk and scarce resources.
- Align capabilities within the APAC market and client needs together with Team Leaders, ensuring technical excellence through enforcement of best practices and discipline standards in Structural (Buildings).
- Contribute to global standards and lead pilots for the Structural (Buildings) Service Area Group, providing strategic input on where to invest for discipline growth and capability development.
- Foster a learning and growth culture by mentoring Team Leaders, setting clear expectations and supporting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Oversee capability based resourcing decisions, maintaining accurate visibility of group availability and ensuring data integrity for proactive resourcing.
- Participate in demand and supply forecasting and provide reliable supply inputs, ensuring the Structural (Buildings) Service Area Group in Australia has the right talent at all times by assigning short- and long-term needs in line with workforce plans.
- Ensure the Structural (Buildings) Service Area Group meets financial and billability targets.
- Support Team Leaders in identifying complex tasks and connecting to global experts
- Gather client feedback, monitor satisfaction and implement improvements.
- Escalate systemic issues beyond own scope and propose solutions
- Review high complexity projects, flagging risks and managing signing authority, and contribute in projects.
- Leverage client relationships and work-winning activities to drive sustainable revenue growth across accounts and sectors.
- Partner with Client Success Teams and Delivery Project Managers to define fit for purpose teams and ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.
- Collaborate with other Service Area Groups and Sector Executives to align priorities, share resources and ensure consistent application of global standards and best practices.
- Work closely with enabling functions such as Workforce Planning, HR and Commercial Operations to ensure consistency, efficiency and effective implementation of change initiatives.
- Champion a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture within the Service Area Group, ensuring Service delivery meets Arcadis health and safety expectations.
Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 organic net revenue grew 1.5%, with Q2 up 2.2%.
- Backlog hit $4.6 billion in H1 2026, supporting multi-year revenue visibility.
- Arcadis' July 2026 Nomic investment accelerates AI-driven project delivery across 12 countries.
What critics are saying
- WSP's July 2026 takeover bid distracts management and pressures standalone execution.
- SATEL integration threatens margins and delivery discipline across Arcadis' energy and data-center push.
- Lump-sum digital contracts, including Nomic workflows, expose Arcadis to rework and liability.
What makes Arcadis unique
- Arcadis pairs design, environmental permitting, and digital systems across infrastructure projects.
- SATEL adds 250 power specialists, deepening Arcadis' Iberian grid and data-center expertise.
- Gordie Howe Bridge proves Arcadis delivers tolling, security, and ITS end-to-end.
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↑ 9%Arcadis to acquire SATEL, strengthening Power Infrastructure and Data Center capabilities in Spain
Arcadis has invested in Nomic, an AI platform designed for the built environment, following a six-month trial involving 150 engineers across 12 countries. The partnership aims to embed AI agents into core project workflows, including drawing review, code compliance checks, and BIM coordination. During the trial, 86% of participating engineers reported that Nomic changed how they approach their work, with one workflow reducing several days of manual document cataloguing to hours. The platform integrates with tools Arcadis teams already use, including Autodesk Forma and Bentley ProjectWise. Arcadis plans to use Nomic's technology to accelerate project delivery, improve accuracy, and create more scalable working methods whilst maintaining human expertise at the centre of operations.
Arcadis rejects WSP's $5.7B takeover bid as undervaluing firm's 'intrinsic value' Dutch firm's board unanimously determines second proposal as "not in the best interest of the company and its stakeholders" July 30, 2026 Netherlands-based engineering consultant Arcadis has rejected a second takeover proposal from Canadian engineering giant WSP Global on grounds that the $5.7-billion revised offer "undervalued Arcadis' intrinsic value." Arcadis said In a July 23 announcement that its board unanimously voted to decline the unsolicited, conditional non-binding proposal - determining the offer was "not in the best interest" of the company and stakeholders and failed to "reflect the substantial value creation potential" in executing its "standalone strategy." WSP Global's first offer for $4.8 billion, submitted on July 14, was rebuffed on similar grounds. Additionally, Arcadis said 50% of the proposal consisted of WSP Global stock, hovering around $167.60 per share. The "meaningful stock component represents a materially different risk profile to our shareholders compared to a standalone Arcadis investment, including significantly higher than anticipated leverage and lower than expected dividend yield," the Dutch firm noted. Included among Arcadis concerns was uncertainty around "deal execution and timing, execution of strategic plans, cultural fit and integration risks." In a statement, CEO Heather Polinsky cited the company's strong 2026 second-quarter and first-half performance, with results released on July 30. Firm organic net revenue for the quarter rose 2.2%, exceeding analysts' 0.6% forecast, and was up 1.5% for the half-year. Arcadis also noted record first-half 2026 backlog of $4.6 billion, up 13.5% organically, and operating profit margin improved to 11.4%, supported by what it said were cost-out measures and ongoing rightsizing. "Our H1 2026 performance demonstrates that our growth trajectory is moving in the right direction. With a record backlog and clear momentum in our key markets, we are confident that our standalone strategy is the most effective path to creating value for our shareholders and stakeholders as we deliver on our stated medium-term financial targets," she said. Looking for quick answers on construction and engineering topics? Try Ask ENR, our new smart AI search tool. Ask ENR In a statement, WSP said it "reiterates its invitation" to Arcadis "to discuss its latest proposal and address any remaining concerns through constructive engagement." Earlier, Arcadis announced that it would acquire Spanish power design specialist Satel as it looks to strengthen its grid modernization, renewable energy and data center hyperscaling capabilities across Europe, but details on deal financial and closing date were not disclosed. Satel CEO Pablo Bernat said that joining Arcadis is a "natural next step" for the company's business and broadens its "range of expertise and global delivery capability." Arcadis ranks at No. 8 on ENR's most current Top 225 Global Design Firms list, reporting $5.5 billion in 2024 global engineering revenue, wth WSP Global ranked No. 3, reporting $10.5 billion. The latest ranking will be released in August. SPONSORED BY Hi there. I'm Ask ENR. You can ask me anything about construction and engineering, and I'll help find the content you're looking for. Go ahead, type something below, and let's get started! Emell Derra Adolphus has more than a decade of writing and journalism experience. He is senior editor of ENR's Top Lists and Survey Rankings at ENR magazine and frequently contributes stories on technology, climate resiliency, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Arcadis rejects second WSP bid worth £3.7bn. Consultant insists rivals' offer still undervalues company Arcadis has rebuffed a second bid from rival WSP, which valued the Dutch firm at €4.4bn (£3.7bn), The firm, which is listed on the Dutch Stock Exchange, Euronext Amsterdam, said its executive board and supervisory board had unanimously rejected a €51.50 (£44.12) per share offer. The proposal, which Arcadis described as "unsolicited, conditional, and non-binding", came after a previous bid worth €48.50 (£41.5) per ordinary share. Arcadis said the boards' financial and legal advisers had assessed that WSP's latest offer "continues to fundamentally undervalue Arcadis' intrinsic value, strategic position, and future prospects" and that, "accordingly, it is not in the best interest of the company's shareholders, employees, clients and other stakeholders". As well as contending that the offer fundamentally undervalued the business, it noted the large stock component, with roughly half of the consideration consisting of WSP shares. "This meaningful stock component represents a materially different risk profile to our shareholders compared to a standalone Arcadis investment, including significantly higher than anticipated leverage and lower than expected dividend yield," it said. It also said the revised proposal entailed "material uncertainty regarding deal execution and timing, execution of strategic plans, cultural fit, and integration risks", noting potential adverse consequences for Arcadis' shareholders, employees, clients and other stakeholders. 23 March 2026 Heather Polinsky, CEO of Arcadis, said: "Our H1 2026 performance demonstrates that our growth trajectory is moving in the right direction. With a record backlog and clear momentum in our key markets, we are confident that our standalone strategy is the most effective path to creating value for our shareholders and stakeholders as we deliver on our stated medium-term financial targets." Founded in 1888, Arcadis has around 34,000 employees worldwide with just over 4,000 based in the UK with the firm's head office at 80 Fenchurch Street. Last year it had revenue of €4.9bn (£4.2bn). Arcadis bought EC Harris in 2011 and three years later bought Hyder for around £300m. WSP is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. It employs around 75,000 people and last year had a revenue of CA$18.3bn (£9.8bn). It has 10,000 employees in the UK and Ireland. No comments yet. You're not signed in.
Arcadis accelerates AI-enabled project delivery through strategic investment in Nomic