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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in workforce planning and resource allocation within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction sectors, with a strong focus on analytics, stakeholder management, and talent mobilization. Capable of driving operational efficiency through effective demand forecasting and collaboration with project teams.
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Workforce PlanningResource PlanningWorkforce AnalyticsStakeholder ManagementChange Management
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Hard Skills
Workforce PlanningResource PlanningDemand ForecastingData AnalysisWorkforce AnalyticsWFP Tags KnowledgeOperational PlanningTalent IdentificationForecast AccuracyBillability Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingClient-Oriented MindsetInfluencing Skills
Industry Keywords
ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionProfessional ServicesLabor MarketsEmployment LawUtilizationProject MarginsTalent TrendsDemand Matching
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive workforce planning for Design & Engineering APAC
- Support pursuits and projects through talent identification and deployment
- Engage Australian team managers to maximize billability and forecast reliability
- Manage the demand marketplace and own demand within remit
- Maintain the quality and accuracy of the 12-week look-ahead
- Identify work and demand that can be planned in advance
- Provide dashboard feedback and insights to stakeholders
- Identify and recommend recruitment needs
- Maximize soft booking and pre-planning practices
- Support talent mobilization and de-mobilization across Australian projects
- Serve as the primary contact for Design & Engineering talent seeking opportunities in Australia
- Build networks with team managers, pursuit leaders and project managers
- Understand and engage Global Excellence Centers
- Identify and resolve workforce planning data gaps and inaccuracies
- Support onboarding and complete WFP Tags profiles
- Understand Australian client talent requirements
- Identify and escalate supply and demand risks
- Provide early warning on supply gaps or oversupply in Australia
- Find suitable talent and profiles for pursuits and sales support
- Integrate client-required attributes into WFP Tags
- Support prioritization of top-tier clients and major opportunities
- Act as point of contact for Tier 3–4 client teams in Design & Engineering
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in workforce planning, resource planning, deployment coordination or similar operational planning roles within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related professional services industry in Australia
- Deep understanding of workforce analytics and forecasting, including demand signals, forecast accuracy and billability
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of regional talent trends, labor markets and basic employment law relevant to workforce planning and deployment
- Analytical and data-driven ability to identify data gaps, manage planning inputs and improve workforce information accuracy
- Change management and transformation expertise
- Detailed knowledge of workforce planning data processes, WFP tags and demand matching, or ability to quickly build comparable knowledge
- Client-oriented, solution-driven mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, escalate risks and leverage networks to identify suitable talent
- Understanding of utilization, billability, project margins and their impact on resource planning
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adherence without direct authority
- Ability to make informed resource allocation recommendations
- Leadership style aligned to the Arcadis Leadership profile
- Degree level education in a relevant technical or commercial discipline such as business, operations, human resources or analytics, or equivalent practical experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Skills-based approach to career development
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging commitment
- Employer-of-choice workplace culture
- Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
- Applications encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Veterans and spouses are invited to apply