Technical Director – Environmental Planning & Approvals

Arcadis — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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n Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assetsnnn We are more than 34000 people in over 30 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 worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact togethernnn Role descriptionnnWe are looking for a Technical Director Environmental Planning Approvals to lead and grow our Queensland capability within our national Environment Planning Permitting Compliance teamnThis role will see you provide senior technical leadership across complex environmental planning and approvals projects partnering with clients to navigate approvals strategy environmental assessment requirements and stakeholder considerations You will lead multidisciplinary teams provide clear strategic advice and help shape highquality project outcomes across infrastructure energy transport water resources and development sectorsnAs a senior member of the team you will contribute to business growth through client engagement market positioning work winning and the development of our people You will help build a strong connected and technically excellent team that delivers meaningful outcomes for our clients and communitiesn nn Role accountabilitiesnnn Lead the delivery of complex environmental planning and approvals projects across Queenslandn Provide strategic and technical advice to clients on approvals pathways environmental assessment requirements and project risksn Build and maintain strong relationships with clients regulators stakeholders and industry partnersn Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver highquality project outcomes on time and within budgetn Mentor and support the development of the environmental planning and approvals teamn Contribute to work winning proposal development and client engagement activitiesn Use market client and sector knowledge to identify opportunities and support business growthn Champion technical excellence innovation and collaboration across the Environment and Sustainability businessn Represent Arcadis in the market and help strengthen our profile across Queenslands environmental planning and approvals sectorn nnn Qualifications ExperiencennWe are open to considering parttime arrangements for the right person This role would suit someone who enjoys working in an outwardfacing clientfocused environment with the ability to build trusted relationships across clients regulators stakeholders and internal teams They will come to us withnn Significant experience in environmental planning and approvals including the delivery of complex projects in Queenslandn Relevant degree or equivalent professional accreditation in environmental science planning environmental management or a related disciplinen Strong knowledge of Queensland and Commonwealth environmental assessment and approvals processesn Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery manage project risks and provide strategic advice to clientsn Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring developing professionalsn Strong commercial awareness including experience supporting bids tenders and client engagementn Welldeveloped client relationships and industry networksn Excellent communication stakeholder management and influencing skillsn A collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to technical quality safety and client outcomesnnn nnn Why Arcadisnnn We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best We believe everyones contribution matters Its why we are pioneering a skillsbased approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make togethern n nnn Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll 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 youn n nnn Together we can create a lasting legacynnn Join Arcadis Create a Legacyn n nnn Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion Belongingnnn 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 peoplennn As an equal opportunity employer we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplennn Veterans and spouses are invited to applynnn nnn LIBS2n




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