Job Description

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 visionary Principal - Workplace Strategy, Design & Global Operations to lead strategic workplace engagements and oversee operational excellence across our global client portfolio. This role is ideal for a senior leader with deep expertise in workplace strategy, design thinking, change management, and global programme operations, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment.



As a Principal, you will be responsible for shaping workplace strategy, guiding design excellence, and driving operational performance through governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to deliver transformative workplace solutions that align with business goals, enhance employee experience, and support sustainability and performance.

Role accountabilities:

Lead strategic workplace projects from visioning through implementation across diverse sectors and geographies. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights on workplace trends, hybrid working, space optimisation, and organisational change. Oversee global operations delivery, ensuring consistency, quality assurance, and alignment with client KPIs. Develop and deliver workplace strategies, including utilisation studies, scenario planning, benchmarking, and future workplace modelling. Implement governance structures, risk mitigation strategies, and assurance processes across programmes and projects. Collaborate with design, architecture, and engineering teams to ensure strategic alignment and design excellence. Drive business development through client relationships, proposal development, and thought leadership. Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and forums.

Qualifications & Experience:

15+ years of experience in workplace strategy, design consultancy, or global programme operations. Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning advanced degree preferred. Proven leadership in delivering complex, multi-site workplace programmes and managing global teams. Strong understanding of workplace analytics, change management, and design integration. Expertise in governance, risk management, and operational oversight. Experience working with multinational clients and cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (LEED, WELL, BREEAM) and digital workplace tools.

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.