Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 36,000 people across more than 70 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together. As part of our growing and agile Environmental Planning team, we are seeking a Principal/Associate Technical Director with a strong track record in leading environmental and consenting aspects of projects, particularly within the Design and Build sector.

In this role, you will help improve quality of life by applying your expertise in environmental management, technical or sustainability disciplines. Your work may involve protected species, pollution control, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, often in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations. You will contribute to protecting the natural environment and water resources while supporting sustainable development for future generations.

You will work on a diverse range of projects including large-scale energy and infrastructure, rail, highways, water, mixed-use developments, public realm, and masterplanning schemes for both private and public clients. You will lead the coordination and delivery of planning and environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental and planning outcomes with a strong understanding of the Design & Build process.

Key responsibilities include leading business development efforts to create project opportunities and grow our portfolio in the Design & Build sector, engaging with key clients and stakeholders, managing projects with a focus on technical quality, commercial performance, and health and safety, and collaborating closely with colleagues across the global Arcadis business.

We drive technical excellence and promote a flexible, collaborative environment supported by digital innovation, enabling you to play a key role in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the UK and worldwide.

Experience
- Excellent working knowledge of environmental and consenting processes, including EIA practices, procedures, and relevant case law
- Strong understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and technical specialisms
- Proven experience working with contractors and influencing sustainability through design
- Experience across a range of project types including large infrastructure and mixed-use developments
- Strong report writing, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience reviewing others' work to ensure quality
- Demonstrated ability in multi-disciplinary coordination and leadership of projects
- Experience consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders
- Commercial expertise including forecasting, project management, and quality assurance

About You
- A flexible, pragmatic, and collaborative approach to work
- Strong leadership and client engagement skills with the ability to create cross-selling opportunities
- Motivated to drive business development and build lasting client relationships
- Committed to delivering technical excellence and sustainable outcomes

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Preferably chartered status or working towards it