Job Description
Location
Southport QLD
Full job description
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 is for a Technical or Associate Technical Director, Civil within our Urban Development team in Brisbane. You will be reporting directly to our Discipline Manager for Design & Engineering: Urban Development & Regeneration.
Our Urban Development team is a rapidly growing team with a diverse portfolio of greenfield residential and industrial developments along with infill urban regeneration projects. Existing projects underway and in the pipeline include a number of notable developments located within South-East Queensland with some of the region’s most prominent property developers.
The role responsibilities include:
To take a key role in projects within relevant specialist field, providing leadership, technical advice and overview as required
To be able to develop solutions that fall outside the standard codes
To build on an existing professional profile and reputation, at an area level within the industry and within Arcadis
To manage the delivery of projects and establish the most effective team to achieve this
To deliver technically complete solutions and reports to clients that meet their expectations and are within the Arcadis budget
To manage technical risk mitigation, safety, and value in design processes
To develop and deliver integrated design programs and key performance milestones and reports at all stages
To assist in the technical development of staff, coaching and mentoring on technical issues and assisting with chartered institution membership
To establish and consolidate relationships with clients, both during and after project completion
To use technical knowledge to identify and realise new client opportunities
To provide technical & commercial input into the bidding process
Have been accepted by EDQ for both Project Coordinator and Civil Certifier roles (PDA | CPM)
Have established working relationships with SEQ Councils and Water Authorities to be able to assist our clients with the land development approval process
Role accountabilities:
The role accountabilities include:
Keeping up to date with technical and legislative requirements
Building effective and enduring relationships with other teams and technical disciplines
Using knowledge of client business and competition to provide input and competitive focus during the bid process
Mentoring and developing the skill base of specialised technical teams
Providing technical expertise and overview to client and stakeholders and assisting clients through technical decision-making and provide alternatives options/solutions if there are changes to project parameters
Providing reassurance, confidence, and a sense of direction to both client and project team members
Using understanding of the technical challenges and client business to form the most effective team
Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, the project strategy, brief and client requirements
Seeking and documenting regular feedback from clients on the quality of Arcadis performance, technical solutions and delivery and take action as required
Implementing a high level of innovation in technical issues, problem solving and the culture of the team, leading by example
Manage the design team to achieve programme, quality and delivery targets
Undertaking technical reviews for projects
Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis
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 (RPEQ) with a passion for sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation of engineers. You will come to us with:
15+ years of experience
Chartered or registered engineer and with relevant local accreditation (RPEQ);
Extensive senior industry experience with urban development and regeneration design management is essential;
Well established industry networks and be a recognised leader in urban development;
Demonstrated experience working in a consulting environment with clear responsibility for technical & commercial 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.
Relevant engineering degree and/or qualification.
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 skill-based approach, where you can hardness 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.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
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#Hybrid
Southport QLD
Full job description
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 is for a Technical or Associate Technical Director, Civil within our Urban Development team in Brisbane. You will be reporting directly to our Discipline Manager for Design & Engineering: Urban Development & Regeneration.
Our Urban Development team is a rapidly growing team with a diverse portfolio of greenfield residential and industrial developments along with infill urban regeneration projects. Existing projects underway and in the pipeline include a number of notable developments located within South-East Queensland with some of the region’s most prominent property developers.
The role responsibilities include:
To take a key role in projects within relevant specialist field, providing leadership, technical advice and overview as required
To be able to develop solutions that fall outside the standard codes
To build on an existing professional profile and reputation, at an area level within the industry and within Arcadis
To manage the delivery of projects and establish the most effective team to achieve this
To deliver technically complete solutions and reports to clients that meet their expectations and are within the Arcadis budget
To manage technical risk mitigation, safety, and value in design processes
To develop and deliver integrated design programs and key performance milestones and reports at all stages
To assist in the technical development of staff, coaching and mentoring on technical issues and assisting with chartered institution membership
To establish and consolidate relationships with clients, both during and after project completion
To use technical knowledge to identify and realise new client opportunities
To provide technical & commercial input into the bidding process
Have been accepted by EDQ for both Project Coordinator and Civil Certifier roles (PDA | CPM)
Have established working relationships with SEQ Councils and Water Authorities to be able to assist our clients with the land development approval process
Role accountabilities:
The role accountabilities include:
Keeping up to date with technical and legislative requirements
Building effective and enduring relationships with other teams and technical disciplines
Using knowledge of client business and competition to provide input and competitive focus during the bid process
Mentoring and developing the skill base of specialised technical teams
Providing technical expertise and overview to client and stakeholders and assisting clients through technical decision-making and provide alternatives options/solutions if there are changes to project parameters
Providing reassurance, confidence, and a sense of direction to both client and project team members
Using understanding of the technical challenges and client business to form the most effective team
Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, the project strategy, brief and client requirements
Seeking and documenting regular feedback from clients on the quality of Arcadis performance, technical solutions and delivery and take action as required
Implementing a high level of innovation in technical issues, problem solving and the culture of the team, leading by example
Manage the design team to achieve programme, quality and delivery targets
Undertaking technical reviews for projects
Performing other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time by your manager or Arcadis
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 (RPEQ) with a passion for sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation of engineers. You will come to us with:
15+ years of experience
Chartered or registered engineer and with relevant local accreditation (RPEQ);
Extensive senior industry experience with urban development and regeneration design management is essential;
Well established industry networks and be a recognised leader in urban development;
Demonstrated experience working in a consulting environment with clear responsibility for technical & commercial 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.
Relevant engineering degree and/or qualification.
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 skill-based approach, where you can hardness 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.
Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.
#LI-GK
#Hybrid
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal/ Associate Technical Director position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Southport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.