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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. As part of a growing and agile business, our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Scotland based Technical Director with a strong track record of leading the environmental and consenting aspects of projects, with particular experience in building and growing teams. This role suits someone who is passionate about the integration of environmental input within the Planning process a Chartered Town Planner and the role forms part of the leadership for the Planning and Environmental Assessment and Management (PEAM) Team.
As part of our Environmental team, youll help improve quality of life. With your specialism in environmental management, or your technical or sustainability expertise, your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.
You will be working on a diverse range of projects including large scale energy and infrastructure, rail, highways, water and defence projects, mixed-use development schemes for both private and public clients, public realm and masterplanning projects as well as more small scale projects that require a nimble and agile approach. We drive technical excellence in everything we do and promote a flexible and collaborative environment supported by digital innovation. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the UK / worldwide.
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.
Raise awareness of our services, winning new opportunities and building new contacts.
Actively engage in key client relationships, lead by example creating cross selling opportunities for the wider business.
Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
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 co-ordination 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
A flexible, pragmatic, and collaborative approach to work
Experience in the delivery of DCO/TWAO/Hybrid Bills
Youll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. Employment type Full-time

Industries Professional Services
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