Technical Director - River and Coastal ResilienceAbout Haskoning: At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective.About the Environment-Resilience-Renewables (E-R-R) group: We are home to one of the most successful groups of engineers, environment scientists and project managers in the fields of renewables, industry, offshore, coasts, rivers, ports and other inland developments.Job Role:Act as Project Director / Technical Lead on a range of projects principally relating to the field of Water's Edge / Resilience Engineering.Have an external focus on market, profiling, client relationships, business development and proposals to retain business and win work combined with internal technical leadership.Lead our ~30-strong Resilience Engineering group of engineers and technicians to disseminate industry technical developments, knowledge management, coordinate conferences/events/awards and training.Technical reviewer for the production of engineering designs and reports for a range of projects.Focus on ‘early project stage’ (feasibilities, optioneering, business cases etc.) more than detailed design & construction.Management of projected workload and facilitate growth (clients, regions, frameworks etc.).Provide mentorship and expertise to more junior staff in our UK teams.Developing International workload through liaison with internal international teams and external clients.This role might be right for you if you have:Excellent knowledge and experience in water’s edge engineering (mainly coastal, also fluvial, drainage).Good business sense with focus on developing business and delivering commercially successful projects.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Independent thinker able to work competently within a team.Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution such as ICE.20 to 25+ years’ experience, the majority within waters’ edge engineering.What we can offer you: Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies?Benefits You can learn more about our benefits here.Location: You will ideally be based in one of our main Resilience Engineering offices in Brighton, Leeds, Newcastle or Peterborough although we also have offices in London, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester or Liverpool. #J-18808-Ljbffr