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.

Arcadis Spain and Portugal is looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Business Advisory team in Lisbon, PT. Our ideal candidate will have experience in Technical Due Diligence (TDD), technical background, and good personal soft skills with innovative and digital orientation. This role will be part of our TDD team reporting to Team Leader TDD Consultant. 

The Technical Advisory department is dedicated to providing expert guidance that empowers clients to make informed decisions on their projects and investments. Our expertise lies in conducting due diligence—evaluating risks and opportunities—and performing development appraisals—assessing feasibility and potential. Our work encompasses a wide range of asset classes, giving you the unique opportunity to delve into various types of buildings, understanding their designs, installations, potential defects, and technical specifications.

We operate across diverse sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, energy, and the environment, providing support at every stage of a project. Our stakeholders are equally varied, comprising developers, investors, government agencies, funds, asset management companies, municipalities and community organizations.

By delivering insights that mitigate risks, enhance decision-making processes, and optimize returns, we add significant value to our clients. As a member of our team, you will engage with a breadth of opportunities across different asset classes, enriching both your knowledge and expertise in the field.

Role accountabilities:

Technical Due Diligence audits: Technical review of installation projects, technical specifications, and maintenance documentation for all types of assets (industrial, residential, logistics, tertiary); review of Urban Planning, licenses and statutory permits concerning the asset, analysing regulatory compliance, design and operating conditions and useful life of the building and its elements. Identification of potential risks and limitations in the sale and purchase, as well as estimation of Capex of future investment for property management. Proposals for improvement/optimization. Assistance to the client during the entire transaction process. Working with clients and managing their expectations and requirements. Following up on audited risks until mitigation. Carrying out visits to the different sites.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/ Technical Architecture and Master's degree in Architecture. Previous experience in Transactional Advisory. Full professional English (reading, writing, and speaking) is a must. · In-depth knowledge of due diligence methodologies, techniques and concepts, as well as understanding of client interests within the transactional processes. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and software relevant to job functions (AutoCad, Presto, Project). Timely delivery, consistency, and quality of deliverable to team and client expectations, in compliance with our business quality systems. Engagement with and adoption of the Arcadis Way and Arcadis core values. Travel availability (Nactonal and International).

Skills and attributes for success:

Technical rigor and attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills. Critical sense. Efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment. Professional responsibility, confidentiality and integrity. Dedicated, innovative, resourceful and able to work under pressure. Team player and critical thinking. Forward thinker and self-starter.

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.

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.

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.