Technical Director- Urban Development

Arcadis; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Associate Technical Director or Technical Director to lead delivery, technical governance and project management of civil land development projects. You will provide strategic and technical leadership across the full lifecycle, ensuring designs meet intent, client objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate across disciplines, mentor engineers, manage budgets and interfaces with clients and authorities, and drive quality, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• RPEQ or eligibility strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience delivering urban/land development projects in a design and leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, design standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead technical review processes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of urban development projects from concept through construction support.
• Manage scope, programme, budget and risk to achieve commercial and technical outcomes.
• Oversee multi-project delivery ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Provide leadership to project teams, fostering a high-performing environment.
• Provide technical oversight and review of civil designs, ensuring compliance with standards and approvals.
• Coordinate across civil, drainage, transport, environmental and external consultants.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and workshops, communicating technical information clearly.
• Support project financial performance through resourcing and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Technical review

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

RPEQ (or eligibility)

Job description

Role description

Our Gold Coast Urban Development division is seeking an experienced Associate Technical Director or Technical Director to lead the delivery, technical governance, and project management of civil land development projects. In this role you will provide strategic and technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with design intent, client objectives, regulatory requirements, and commercial outcomes. You will act as a key interface between design teams, clients, and stakeholders, driving quality and consistency across project delivery.

Role accountabilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of urban development projects from concept through to construction support.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, and risk to achieve successful commercial and technical outcomes.
• Oversee delivery across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a high‑performing and collaborative environment.
• Provide technical oversight and review of civil engineering designs, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, approvals, and best practice.
• Maintain design integrity and consistency across all project stages, including concept, detailed design, and construction documentation.
• Review and approve key deliverables, including reports, drawings, modelling outputs, and technical submissions to authorities.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities, providing clear direction on resolution strategies.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams (civil, drainage, transport, environmental, and external consultants) to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Facilitate effective communication between disciplines to ensure alignment of design intent and project objectives.
• Manage interfaces between design, approvals, and construction teams to ensure seamless project progression.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing trusted technical and strategic advice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and workshops, clearly communicating technical information and project status.
• Support negotiation and resolution of project issues with stakeholders.
• Provide high‑level guidance during construction to ensure alignment with design intent and project requirements.
• Review and respond to design‑related queries (RFIs), design changes, and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and governance of design modifications throughout project delivery.
• Support project financial performance through effective management of project budgets, resourcing, and delivery efficiency.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting capability growth across the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• RPEQ (or eligibility) strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience delivering urban development or land development projects in a design and project leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, design standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical review processes and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, including delivery of technical advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage project performance.

Why Arcadis

Arcadis empowers employees to pursue meaningful work that supports sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet. This role offers opportunities to shape large‑scale urban developments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a supportive, skill‑based environment.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

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. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we value and promote diversity at Arcadis and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Veterans and spouses are invited to apply.