Sustainable Development Director
2 weeks ago
Arcadis is the world's leading consultancy for natural and built assets, driven by our passion to improve quality of life.
We are a global team of over 36,000 people, working in over 70 countries to deliver sustainable solutions for our clients.
As a Technical Director for Environmental and Planning Solutions, you will be part of our Environmental Planning team, leading the environmental and consenting aspects of projects with a strong track record of team leadership.
This role requires a Chartered Town Planner with experience in building and growing teams, and a passion for integrating environmental input within the Planning process.
As part of our team, you will help improve quality of life by applying your expertise in environmental management, technical or sustainability areas, such as protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise.
You will work on a diverse range of projects, including large-scale energy and infrastructure, rail, highways, water and defence projects, as well as mixed-use development schemes and public realm and masterplanning projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of the Leadership, responsible for recruitment, growth, actively overseeing bidding and project delivery and leading on some key Clients
- Leading on the coordination and delivery of planning / environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental and planning outcomes
- Support business development activities through participation in external market profile raising activities and functions, and through involvement with key clients
- Raising awareness of our services, winning new opportunities and building new contacts
- Actively engaging in key client relationships, leading by example creating cross-selling opportunities for the wider business
- Engaging with consultees and stakeholders
- Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
Qualifications and experience required include:
- Excellent working knowledge of the UK Planning system and consenting process, including EIA practices and procedures, including case law, and a solid understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and environmental technical specialisms
- Experience across a range of project types
- Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality
- Experience in multi-disciplinary coordination and leadership of projects, with good project management and technical skills
- Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders
- Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working towards
- A flexible, pragmatic, and collaborative approach to work
- Experience in the delivery of DCO/TWAO/Hybrid Bills
- Full Member of RTPI
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