At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative planning projects and support clients in securing infrastructure funding.
- Company: Join Arcadis, a leader in sustainable design and engineering solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on delivering high-quality services.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities through strategic development and transport planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in development planning and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Arcadis is a leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are recruiting a Technical Director specialising in Development and Transport Planning to help clients secure funding and approvals of infrastructure requirements. The role will support a small team that shapes robust, evidence‑led work that stands up to scrutiny, builds stakeholder confidence, and accelerates decision‑making. Our work spans the Home England, local and combined authorities, sub‑regional transport bodies and private developers. Experience in shaping New Towns and spatial development strategies would be preferential.
You will work closely with our broader placemaking offer (including business transformation, buildings, environment and local government) to provide integrated advice—linking transport, place, sustainability and deliverability into a single, coherent case for investment.
Role accountabilities:
- Masterplanning input that integrates transport, land use and deliverability
- Planning application support to secure consent, with clear evidence and audit trails
- Public consultation support and expert witness services where required
- Local Plan evidence and advice to support sound, deliverable growth strategies
- Future mobility strategies that are deliverable, affordable and evidence‑led
- Support to secure funding and approvals, building stakeholder confidence in the evidence
- Create an environment and expectations for consistent high quality service delivery with a focus on exceeding client expectations and leading to repeat business
- Optimise use of Global Excellence Centres (GEC), based outside the UK
Technical Director - Development Planning employer: Arcadis
Arcadis is an exceptional employer that champions sustainable design and engineering solutions, fostering a collaborative work culture where innovation thrives. As a Technical Director in Development Planning, you will benefit from extensive professional growth opportunities, working alongside a dedicated team to influence impactful infrastructure projects across the UK. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on delivering high-quality services, Arcadis provides a rewarding environment for those seeking to make a meaningful difference in urban development.
