Geographer - Urban Planning

Arcadis is seeking a qualified individual for an Urban Planning position to join and work with teams engaged in Urban Planning, Engineering and Construction of physical infrastructure assets.

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

Role description:

This individual will provide analytical and consulting support related to the planning, design, and construction of physical infrastructure in urban environments.

Role accountabilities:

• Provide support in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of geographic, economic, legislative and land use data for use in the planning, design, and construction of physical infrastructure in urban environments.
• Provide advice and guidance on feasibility of proposals based on market research, land use policies, environmental considerations, and expertise in planning and geographical principles.
• Leverage industry software such as GIS for the design and analysis of core geospatial information (centerlines, routes, and calibration points) and event datasets tied to geographic theories (such as Linear Referencing Systems).
• Integrate external geographic and geologic data (surface and subsurface) into the LRS network.
• Assist in developing visualizations, analytical tools and reports to support construction projects in urban environments.
• Maintain good communication with engineering and design team members and personnel to optimize work programs, data collection and the transfer and dissemination of geographic and urban planning work products.
• Ensure all relevant data are curated and stored in a consistent and efficient manner.
• Maintain planning files and documents to ensure they are accurate and up to date.
• Stay current on zoning and building codes, environmental regulations, and other legal issues
• Demonstrate progressive and analytical problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Economics, Geography, Earth Science or equivalent.
• Understanding of planning principles, land development, approval processes, relevant legislation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.
• 3 years’ experience in an analytical position.
• Knowledge of geoscience data management best practices in the context of urban planning and in the context of physical infrastructure development.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficient computer skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and ability to learn new software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for complex reports and presentations.
• Detail-oriented, and a team player with good interpersonal communication, analytical, organization, and time management skills.

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.

We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients’ most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

As a global business, we have committed to support five of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all. But it’s not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting local communities where we operate.

To help protect our planet, we monitor and measure non-financial information to inform business decisions and reduce our own environmental impact as part of our commitment to be net zero carbon as a global company by 2030.

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 are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

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