Associate Technical Director - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Arcadis

Arcadis

Verified Company

Glasgow, 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:

As an Associate Technical Director you will p rovide Technical leadership for Main Plant designs within the multi-discipline engineering team in the Electrical Transmission and Distribution market with key clients being Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators, Onshore and Offshore Windfarms and large industrial clients.

You will be leading a team of specialist electrical system protection & control staff in transmission and distribution substations from 11kV through to 400kV in the UK and as required when supporting international Arcadis projects.

You will be r esponsible for technical delivery of staff assignments to clients and large size projects or elements of major projects in the Main Plant discipline with fee levels generated in range of £500k-£1M.

Role accountabilities:

Provide Technical leadership for substation main plant designs within the multidicipline engineering team in the Electrical Transmission and Distribution market with key clients being Transmission Owners, Distribution Network Operators, Onshore and Offshore Windfarms and large industrial clients
Being a senior technical authority on Main Plant engineering within the wider company
Be a lead technical role on Main Plant design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate.
Produce detailed substation Main Plant design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards.
Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/signoff, as required, on Main Plant related designs and deliverables.
Work closely with other sections within the T&D Engineering Team, to enable effective collaboration on multidisciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
Operate partly outside the project environment to support professional leadership in their discipline at a management level, establishing and consolidating relationships with clients, managing the team, managing the technical delivery of projects or specialised components of projects, supporting the development of Arcadis capability in the discipline and building and maintaining a professional reputation as an individual and for Arcadis.
Undertake a Project Management Role in line with Arcadis Project Management Academy competence requirements as required.
Take a leadership role with the project team, providing direction and leading by example where appropriate
Manage the delivery of projects in accordance with Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary and health and safety targets.
Manage all aspects of the client relationship so that delivery meets or exceeds client expectations.
Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client.
Promote both the regional and global culture of the business.

Qualifications & Experience:

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status, or equivalent.
Relevant experience including leadership of the development and implementation of engineering solutions.
Working in a project management role and / or have project management experience.
Extensive experience of main plant engineering design experience in the electricity trans