Principal Urban Development Designer

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 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:

This role is part of Arcadis’ Global Excellence Centre (GEC) and will join our 3,000+ talented individuals working in India, Romania, and Philippines, in partnership with Arcadis’ offices globally. The GEC brings key capabilities and capacity to support our clients seamlessly around the world. For those in GEC there are options to be dedicated to one country; developing deep knowledge and strong relationships, as well as opportunities to be part of teams working truly globally as a centre of excellence, offering diversity and variety. Arcadians are by nature, globally minded and culturally aware, and Arcadis strongly believes in flexibility which enables change over time as your career progresses. The GEC model is well embedded in Arcadis, and the strong relationships that exist between our global offices are truly unique.

Role accountabilities:

• Overall verification and sign-off of milestone delivery of projects/tasks, liaising with the region if needed.


• Ensure project/task delivery meets quality, time, and budget objectives as per management systems.


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.


• Collaborate with senior leadership on technical matters and strategy development.


• Develop and implement digital solutions for urban development projects.


• Interact with BIM and design automation leads to support digital tool development.


• Work closely with the GEC Quality Manager to ensure high-quality service delivery.


• Lead GEC service teams, driving standardization, automation, and best practices.


• Promote capability development within the GEC service group and foster technical skill enhancement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Landscape Design with over 13 years of experience working on European projects.


• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French is a plus.


• Strong interpersonal skills (team player, supportive, eager to learn).


• Willingness to work abroad for certain periods, if required.


• Expertise in Civil 3D & Navisworks and experience in 2D/3D design of technical plans for residential or industrial areas.


• Knowledge of urban design standards in the Netherlands and other European countries.

Why 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.

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