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 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:
This role will take ownership of planning assignments, build detailed programmes using Primavera P6, MS Project, and 4D Planning, and deliver accurate reporting to drive project success. You’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, monitor progress, and provide solutions to mitigate delays, while also guiding junior colleagues and ensuring adherence to project management standards. With a degree in Engineering or Construction Management, at least five years of consultancy or contracting experience, and strong communication skills, you’ll bring both technical expertise and a proactive approach to enhance performance and deliver results.
Role accountabilities:
- Independently deliver and own elements of planning assignments, applying strong technical and analytical skills to meet project objectives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and high-quality project delivery within budget and timeframe.
- Prepare, maintain, and analyze project schedules, progress reports (including s-curves and earned value), and other documentation as required.
- Monitor project progress, advise on mitigating delays, and conduct forensic delay analysis as needed.
- Apply and share knowledge of standard planning, programme management practices, and SOPs; mentor and support junior team members.
- Ensure compliance with risk, safety, and project management principles, escalating issues and contributing to process improvements.
- Interpret data, support decision-making with clear recommendations, and provide timely, accurate data collection and reporting.
- Build master programmes from scratch, including logic links, resource, and cost loading using advanced scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project).
- Respond to planning queries from internal/external stakeholders and assist senior staff in addressing stakeholder issues.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate of BS Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent in a relevant discipline
- Minimum of 5 years experience as a Planner with a professional experience in consultancy or contracting
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, Ms Project and with 4D Planning
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills to collaborate with peers, immediate seniors, cross functional teams and build relationships
- Proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to drive positive change and challenge status quo
- Knowledge in Power BI is an advantage
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. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.
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