Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive

About the Role
Arcadis is a global team of over 34,000 professionals dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges. Our Water, Marine & Environment (WME) team is expanding due to a growing portfolio of high-impact projects across the UK and internationally. We are seeking a Technical Director to join a dynamic, collaborative team of over 30 experts delivering integrated services across river and coastal engineering, dams and reservoirs, waterways, ports and maritime infrastructure, flood risk management, climate adaptation, nature-based solutions, and asset management.

As Technical Director and subject matter expert, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, driving technical excellence and strategic growth. You will lead technical delivery across WME projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, mentor and develop team members, and promote innovation and continuous learning. You will champion emerging technologies, collaborate across disciplines and geographies, and represent Arcadis externally through thought leadership and professional engagement.

Your responsibilities will include embedding health, safety, and sustainability in all project aspects, managing a team of 3–5 staff with a focus on welfare and career development, expanding capabilities in coastal engineering, scour analysis, and hydraulics, leading bid development, and maintaining technical oversight to ensure quality and financial accountability. You will also manage projects effectively, including planning, coordination, subcontractor management, client communication, and oversee commercial aspects such as contracts and invoicing, while promoting a safety-first culture.

Experience
- Strong technical background in coastal processes, scour assessment, and hydraulic design
- Experience on major infrastructure projects in marine and river environments; experience with dams and reservoirs is advantageous
- Proven ability to lead design, inspection, and asset management projects
- Demonstrated success in client engagement, proposal development, and commercial delivery
- Experienced team leader and line manager

About you
You are a strategic thinker and trusted advisor with excellent leadership skills, able to foster innovation and continuous learning within your team. You have strong communication skills to represent Arcadis externally and collaborate effectively across disciplines and geographies. You are committed to embedding health, safety, and sustainability in all aspects of your work and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or Engineering Hydrology
- Chartered status with CIWEM or ICE
- Membership of the DEFRA Panel of Reservoir Engineers is desirable