Principal - Retail Studio Manager

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:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Principal for our Retail Studio based in London. As Principal, you will play a key role in providing professional leadership within the studio on retail mixed use projects, overseeing practice group activities, and driving business growth and client relationships within the retail mixed-use sector.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead the studio team in establishing and developing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and managing project delivery with a focus on impacting Arcadis' strategic goals.


• Develop and maintain Arcadis' capabilities within the discipline, while enhancing the company's reputation in the market.


• Set goals and objectives for the team consistent with company strategy and take line management responsibility for team development and performance.


• Strong Design Leadership - Lead the design and delivery of complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction, effective project management, and collaboration between team members.


• Drive innovation in design solutions, identify and realize business opportunities, and contribute to the negotiation of contracts.


• Conduct research into key industry issues, contribute to process improvements, and stay updated on technical developments to strengthen professional profile.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline


• Over 15 years of relevant experience with a strong background in design, project management, and client relationship management


• Hold an accredited professional designation, licensure, or certification


• Recognized expert in the industry with extensive networks and deep expertise in retail mixed use projects


• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects and business relationships at a senior level


• Exceptional consulting, project management, and client relationship management skills at a senior level


• Strong leadership skills to guide the team towards operational excellence and strategic goals achievement


• Ability to lead by example and mentor team members for professional growth and development


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders


• Proven track record in driving business success, innovation, and continuous improvement


• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking to contribute to the studio's growth and profitability

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.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We 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. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

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