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Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can continue to solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description
As part of a growing and agile business our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Scotland based Principal/Associate Technical Director with a strong track record of leading the environmental and consenting aspects of projects with particular experience in winning and delivering work in the environmental planning sector within Ireland.
As part of our Environmental team you’ll 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. And in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.
We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. Around the world we’re feeling the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization and loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large‑scale unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations.
Role accountabilities
You will be working on a diverse range of projects including large scale energy and infrastructure rail highways water and mixed‑use development schemes for both private and public clients, public realm and master‑planning 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.
As well as helping to build and grow our presence in Ireland you will play a role in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects across the UK / worldwide.
A confident and unflappable approach is required and you will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects working closely with clients developing new areas of business.
* 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 with a strong understanding of the Irish planning and legal system.
* Strong business development – create project opportunities and lead delivery of projects to build our portfolio in Ireland but also working closely with sub‑consultants.
* Raise awareness of our services, win new opportunities and build new contacts.
* Actively engage in key client relationships lead 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.
* Work closely with existing and established Arcadis colleagues across our Global Business Arcadis.
Qualifications and Experience
* Excellent working knowledge of the environmental and consenting process in Ireland from 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.
* Director‑level experience.
Key Skills
* Program assessment
* FDA Regulations
* Manufacturing & Controls
* Program Evaluation
* Budget forecast
* Research Experience
* Operations Management
* Research & Development
* Strategic Planning
* Contract Management
* Leadership Experience
* Negotiation
Employment details
Employment Type: Full time
Experience required: years
Vacancy: 1
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. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. 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. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
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 do meaningful work and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you 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.
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