Technical Director - Coastal Engineering

Arcadis is seeking a Technical Director specializing in Coastal Engineering to join their WME team in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. This role is crucial for supporting the expansion of high-impact projects across the UK and internationally. Join a dynamic, collaborative team and contribute to delivering integrated services in river and coastal engineering, flood risk management, and climate adaptation.

Arcadis is a global leader in delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions. With over 34,000 employees in more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges and creating a lasting legacy. We invite you to apply and make your mark.

Company Overview

Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, driving technical excellence and strategic growth.
• Lead technical delivery across WME projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
• Promote and integrate emerging technologies into project delivery.
• Represent Arcadis externally through thought leadership and professional engagement.
• Manage a team of 3–5 staff, supporting welfare, career development, and resourcing.

Requirements

• Strong technical background in coastal processes, scour assessment, and hydraulic design.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects in marine and river environments; experience with dams and reservoirs is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead design, inspection, and asset management projects.
• Demonstrated success in client engagement, proposal development, and commercial delivery.
• Experienced team leader and line manager.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or Engineering Hydrology.
• Chartered status with CIWEM or ICE.

Benefits

• Do meaningful work and help 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.
• Join a company committed to equality, diversity, inclusion & belonging.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career path carving and maximizing impact.
• Contribute to solving the world's most complex challenges.