Project Director

Arcadis Warrington, England, United KingdomOverviewArcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a global team of more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, we solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver greater impact together.Role DescriptionWe are seeking a high-calibre Senior Project Director to join our UK Highways and Transportation business unit, part of a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering transformative infrastructure projects. This technical leadership role is pivotal in delivering some of the most complex and high-value (>£500m) multi-disciplinary highways projects in the UK and internationally.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership: Provide clear and decisive leadership across a portfolio of projects, setting the vision, direction, and standards for technical delivery, commercial success, and client satisfaction. Inspire teams to achieve excellence and deliver results.Portfolio Management: Direct and deliver a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring consistency in execution, financial performance, and alignment with client expectations.Team Leadership: Manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of high performance.Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring their needs are met or exceeded.Solution Delivery: Oversee teams locally and internationally to deliver integrated, commercially viable solutions and ensure cohesive and efficient work to meet project goals.Governance and Oversight: Work with Project Managers to ensure robust governance over scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and quality; take accountability for project outcomes.Business Growth: Contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and mentoring emerging leaders.RequirementsLeadership Expertise: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple projects, with clear communication, collaboration, and accountability; successful track record in challenging environments.Portfolio Management: Significant experience delivering large, complex infrastructure or highway projects, ideally within a design and build context.Team Management: Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including remote or offshore partners, fostering a cohesive and motivated environment.Client-Focused Leadership: Strong ability to build trust with clients, navigate stakeholder environments, and lead client engagements with a commercial mindset.Technical and Commercial Expertise: Knowledge of project governance, risk management, contracts (NEC/JCT), and financial performance.Education and Accreditation: Relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering) and professional accreditation (e.g., MIHT, ICE, or similar).Global Experience: Experience on international highway/infrastructure projects and within global consultancy or contractor environments, with ability to lead cross-cultural teams.Why Arcadis?We empower everyone to be their best. We believe diverse experiences create the most innovative ideas. Arcadis uses a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximise impact. You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to equality and inclusion and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and a great place to work for all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to how we improve quality of life, with six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr