Technical Director - Civil Infrastructure

Manage an enthusiastic, high performing team delivering great results  Join a company that truly values its people, offering professional memberships and global project exposure  Genuine flex working opportunities including hybrid working and part time hours  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. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: The role sits within our global business area Places. We work with our clients around the world to create, support, and enhance smart, safe and sustainable places where people live, work, learn and thrive. Places impact on the quality of people’s lives. Whether new homes, shops, workplaces, schools and hospitals, manufacturing, research and development facilities, or data and distribution centers. People and communities thrive when the spaces in which they live, work, move and play are designed and managed in a way that best meets their needs. Role accountabilities:   Providing leadership, technical advice and input into sector strategy and plans for the Urban Development team in Victoria and nationally;  Building effective and enduring relationships with other teams in the region, other Arcadis offices and external organisations to foster co-operation and maximise cross-selling and trade-up opportunities;  Maintaining an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the client’s business, their drivers, competitors and the industry, to be able to build rapport and establish respect and trust;  Providing technical expertise and overview to client and stakeholders and to assist clients through technical decision-making and provide alternative options/solutions if there are changes to project parameters; and  Mentoring and developing the team to its full potential, and to also encourage innovative and entrepreneurial thinking.  Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life through your contribution to major urban development and regeneration projects that change the way we move around our city. You are a chartered or registered engineering professional with a passion for sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation of engineers. You will come to us with: Chartered or registered engineer and with relevant local accreditation; Extensive senior industry experience with urban development and regeneration design management is essential;  Suitable engineering degree and/or qualification is mandatory, and post graduate qualifications an advantage;  Well established industry networks and be a recognised leader in urban development;  Demonstrated experience working in a consulting environment with clear responsibility for technical outcomes;  Demonstrated experience leading a team of technical, drafting and engineering staff both locally and internationally; and  Proven ability to network and influence peers, as well as excellent communication and relationship building skills both internally and externally. Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. 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. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #LI-JR2 #PlacesAustralia #DesignandEngineering #UrbanDevelopment