Associate Technical Director - London, United Kingdom - Arcadis

Arcadis

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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:

Our Water Management Unit is looking for an Associate Technical Director to join them to lead the delivery of SuDS and wider Nature Based Solutions for our growing portfolio of Clients.

Reporting to the Service Lead for D&E, you will be joining a growing team of 90+ people across multiple offices who provide services across the whole spectrum of flood risk and hydrology, fluvial & network modelling, sustainable drainage, water resources management, water quality, river engineering, waterways, dams & reservoirs and, consultancy advisory.

Because we're such a diverse business, we can offer you variety as standard.

The work within our Unit can span across all stages of assets lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through concept and detailed design, modelling, planning and environmental consents, to site supervision and asset refurbishment, as well as providing tailored client services to support the development of flood alleviation and SuDS retrofit schemes.

You'll get to work on a range of different projects for regulators, local government bodies, infrastructure providers, water companies, developers and investors and you would be expected to interface and work in collaboration with the other Design and Engineering Leads in Water Management.

Role accountabilities:

Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Proactively managing a portfolio of projects and working in collaboration with other design disciplines and stakeholders
Working with the client and taking ownership for the delivery of Arcadis' portfolio of works
Ensuring adequate resource for the delivery of the programme and identifying needs to enable strategic recruitment as necessary
Building a profile with our Clients, and maintaining Arcadis' reputation for high quality, innovative design
Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, company and client processes, plans and initiatives
Create and manage quality processes, ensuring quality deliverables and assurance in line with company systems
Plan, direct and control tasks, people and resources.
Lead a team and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs.
Undertake the design and development of engineering solutions and evaluate their effectiveness.
Providing technical leadership, direction, and pastoral care to team members, taking a proactive role in developing them to their full potential, leading by example to achieve sector/divisional goals and championing a quality, innovative and entrepreneurial culture
Contributing to the resolution of project issues and providing guidance and support to other team members
Being familiar with, and compliant with, relevant H&S regulations and promoting a culture of H&S awareness within the team
Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your Client Manager or Arcadis Senior Leadership Team

Qualifications & Experience:

Versed in the use of Software Modelling packages such as InfoWorks ICM / Micro drainage or similar packages.
Solid understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act, National Planning Policy Framework (England)

Technical Advice Note 15:
Development and Flood Risk (Wales),

Experience of preparing client proposals, leading on presentations to prospective clients, bidding/tendering for internal and external opportunities and strong commercial awareness
Experienced team leader / line manager.
A working knowledge of project & programme management
A working knowledge of contract and commercial management
An excellent communicator who enables, promotes, and drives technical excellence for the ultimate benefit of the client
Good people management skills, ensuring that the best talent is used to meet the resource demands for the projected workload
Chartered status with CIWEM or ICE

Why Become an Arcadian?

Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on t