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:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to lead and oversee the design and implementation of rail infrastructure projects. The Technical Director will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of design projects, from initial concept through to completion, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and innovation.
Role accountabilities:
Lead Design Projects: Manage and coordinate all design activities related to rail infrastructure projects, including track layout, station design, and signaling systems.
Develop Design Standards: Establish and implement design standards and protocols to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance with industry regulations.
Project Management: Oversee design projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded.
Innovation and Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest design technologies and industry trends and implement innovative solutions to enhance rail infrastructure.
Technical Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the design team, including architects, engineers, and technicians.
Resource Management: Manage design resources, including software, tools, and materials, to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
Quality Assurance: Ensure all design work meets the highest standards of quality and safety, conducting regular reviews and audits, as necessary.
Budgeting and Financial Planning: Participate in budgeting and financial planning for design projects, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency.
Work Environment:
This role may require travel to various project sites and facilities.
The Technical Director will work in both office and field environments, overseeing design projects and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Rail Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in rail design projects, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Skills: Strong technical knowledge of rail design, excellent leadership and project management skills, ability to work under pressure, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Certifications: Relevant industry certifications are a plus.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll 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 you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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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 people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.