Principal - Workplace Interiors

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:

Arcadis is seeking a Principal for the Architecture and Urbanism (A&U) division of the Global Business Area Places. This position will report to the Business Unit Director, Canada East. The successful candidate will collaborate with other leaders to help grow the Workplace in line with GAU Division strategy and financial targets, with a focus on operational efficiency and workforce optimization.

Role accountabilities:

• Lead client relationship management for workplace/interiors projects, serving as a trusted advisor to key accounts.


• Drive business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, expanding existing client relationships, and building a strong market presence.


• Develop and execute account growth strategies aligned with office and regional business goals.


• Represent the firm in industry events, networking opportunities, and client presentations.


• Collaborate with design and delivery teams to position the firm for pursuits, proposals, interviews, and strategic wins.


• Provide leadership in market strategy, revenue generation, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior design, and an active professional license


• Substantial experience (18 years or more) in a discipline, including 10+ years' experience in an Interior Architecture consultancy, workplace design leadership.


• Strong network and demonstrated success in client development and revenue generation.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to lead teams and align business development with project delivery excellence.


• Strong understanding of the workplace sector, market trends, and client expectations.

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. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $147,000 - $220,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.