Technical Director

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

As an Associate Technical Director (Mechanical) Building Services Engineer, you will provide technical leadership on complex building services projects within the railway and infrastructure sectors. You will deliver high-quality mechanical design solutions, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and drive innovation to support sustainable, safe, and efficient asset delivery across the project lifecycle.

Role Accountabilities

• Lead the technical delivery of mechanical and building services engineering projects, ensuring excellence in design, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and contractors, promoting Arcadis’ services and securing new business opportunities.
• Oversee project planning, resourcing, budgeting, and risk management to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to required quality and safety standards.
• Champion sustainability initiatives including BREEAM compliance and integration of renewable energy systems.
• Provide technical expertise in ventilation, smoke management, HVAC, public health systems, and sustainable technologies relevant to railway environments.
• Drive continuous improvement through standardisation, automation, and adoption of digital tools such as 3D BIM and common data environments (e.g., ProjectWise).
• Promote a positive SHE culture by leading safety initiatives and embedding best practices across teams.
• Contribute to business development through bid preparation, client presentations, and networking.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc preferred).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional recognition.
• Proven track record delivering mechanical/building services projects within railway, infrastructure, or transport sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical design, including tunnel ventilation, smoke management, HVAC systems, and commissioning processes.