Geohydrology Project Leader

Arcadis is the global partner at the forefront of the most impactful projects of our time. We help our clients make sustainable choices through the combination of digital innovation, expertise, and future-oriented skills in areas such as environment, energy, water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. We take that extra step to offer our clients tailored solutions for design, engineering, and consultancy. By utilizing data-driven insights, we shape the natural and built environment together.

With more than 34,000 people, we pool global expertise and tackle challenges such as climate, affordable energy, and livable cities together. We improve quality of life through our presence in more than 30 countries.

As a Groundwater Project Leader:

• you lead complex groundwater projects and/or multidisciplinary sub-projects;
• you are responsible for quality, planning, and budget;
• you maintain and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and knowledge institutions;
• you translate complex groundwater issues into clear project objectives and advice;
• you coordinate the deployment of advisors and specialists within projects;
• you identify new opportunities and contribute to the further development of our services;
• you guide and coach less experienced colleagues;
• you contribute to innovation and knowledge development within the groundwater field.

You will receive plenty of room to take independent responsibility for projects, clients, and the further development of the field.

About the team

Within the Groundwater team, we combine hydrogeological expertise with data analysis, modeling, and digitalization. We work on diverse projects in the Netherlands and beyond, from strategic explorations and permitting processes to model studies and implementation supervision. In doing so, you work closely with colleagues from various disciplines, including water quality, ecology, climate adaptation, water safety, and infrastructure. This allows us to approach complex issues integrally and support our clients with appropriate solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

Our Groundwater team is looking for an experienced Project Leader Geohydrology who knows how to connect complex groundwater projects with the major water challenges of today and tomorrow. Do you want to lead projects regarding drinking water, desiccation, climate adaptation, energy transition, nature restoration, and infrastructure? And do you get energy from combining technical knowledge with project management, client contact, and collaboration? As a Groundwater Project Leader, you will work for governments, drinking water companies, and private parties on diverse groundwater issues, both nationally and internationally. You are responsible for the management of projects and multidisciplinary project teams and ensure coherence between content, planning, quality, and budget. You possess a solid foundation in water-related themes and are able to translate technical issues into clear advice and solutions for clients. In doing so, you work closely with specialists in the fields of hydrogeology, modeling, data analysis, and digitalization.

Our expertise focuses on, among other things:

• National spatial planning & nature: WFD tasks, stream valley restoration, and channels;
• Drinking water extraction: ASV explorations and permitting processes;
• Fresh-saltwater issues: upconing, salt intrusion, and dispersion;
• Soil energy & groundwater contamination: WKO systems and solute transport;
• Infra, civil & water safety: pumping, drainage, and groundwater management.

We are looking for a project leader who brings experience within one or more of these themes and wants to advance projects together with colleagues and clients.

We achieve our goals by enabling everyone to get the best out of themselves. We believe that everyone's contribution matters. That is why we pioneer with an approach based on your skills and build a 'Skills Powered Organisation'. With your unique experience and expertise, you will map out your own career path. Together we maximize impact! Your work makes the difference. Whatever role you play, you help provide sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. Leave your mark on your career, your colleagues, clients, your life, and the world around you. On our website, you can read the blogs of Arcadians to find out how we do this.

Arcadis offers you a position with a lot of freedom to independently shape your work in an ambitious and driven team. In addition to a great work culture, we have also included excellent employment conditions, including:

• 30 days of leave with full-time employment, with the possibility to buy or sell extra days.
• Employees may use the NS business card for private use free of charge.
• Additional arrangements regarding partner parental leave and paid parental leave.
• Possibility for hybrid working, facilitated by an appropriate home office allowance and a professionally equipped workspace at home.
• Good pension scheme with the Dutch Pension Fund (HNPF), where Arcadis pays the largest part of the premium.
• Opportunities to follow courses and training, access to our extensive Arcadis Learning Experience Platform (LXP).

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Our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging:

We want you to be your best self every day. We take equality and inclusion very seriously and we hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We want to be an employer of choice and offer everyone a great workplace.

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An assessment and/or pre-employment screening may be part of the application procedure.