Water EngineeringBusiness Unit: AUK UKWork Type: On-siteDate Posted: 2026-05-12Arcadis 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. Due to a growing portfolio of high-impact projects across the UK and internationally, our WME team is seeking a Technical Director to support our continued expansion. River and coastal engineeringDams and reservoirsWaterwaysPorts and maritime infrastructureFlood risk managementClimate adaptationNature-based solutionsAsset managementWe are actively strengthening our capabilities in coastal engineering and contributing to major international infrastructure programmes. Our diverse portfolio spans the full asset lifecycle, from feasibility and design to construction supervision and asset refurbishment, and includes bespoke client services such as cost assurance, independent technical reviews, and strategic advisory. Role AccountabilitiesAs Technical Director and a subject matter expert, you will: Lead technical delivery across WME projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Promote and integrate emerging technologies into project delivery. Embed health, safety, and sustainability in all aspects of project work. Manage a team of 3–5 staff, supporting welfare, career development, and resourcing. Expand capabilities in coastal engineering, scour analysis, and hydraulics. Lead bid development and contribute to commercial and technical tendering. Maintain technical oversight, ensuring quality and financial accountability. Manage projects effectively, including planning, coordination, subcontractor management, and client communication. Oversee commercial aspects including contracts, invoicing, and client engagement. Experience on major infrastructure projects in marine and river environments; Proven ability to lead design, inspection, and asset management projects. Demonstrated success in client engagement, proposal development, and commercial delivery. Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or Engineering Hydrology. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe 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.
Technical Director - Engineering Management in London employer: Arcadis
Arcadis UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where sustainability and resilience are at the forefront of our projects. Employees benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to work on impactful projects in the water and energy sectors. Located in the UK, we offer a dynamic workplace that values diversity and encourages creative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
