Senior Environmental & Consents Lead - Design & Build

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis Cardiff is seeking a Principal/Associate Technical Director to lead environmental and consenting work across energy, infrastructure, rail, highways and mixed-use schemes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, influence project development and drive sustainable outcomes.

The role emphasizes business development, client relationships and cross-functional collaboration within Arcadis’ global network, with a focus on D&B projects and delivering high-quality environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of the environmental and consenting process, including EIA practices and case law.
• Experience working with Contractors and influencing sustainability through design.
• Experience across a range of project types.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills; ability to review others' work for quality.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary coordination and leadership of projects with good project management and technical skills.
• Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders.
• Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance.
• Flexible, pragmatic, and collaborative approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of planning/environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental and planning outcomes.
• Drive business development, create project opportunities and lead delivery of projects in the Design & Build sector.
• Raise awareness of Arcadis’ services, win new opportunities and build client contacts.
• Engage with key clients and create cross-selling opportunities for the wider business.
• Engage with consultees and stakeholders to secure approvals.
• Manage projects, overseeing technical, quality, commercial and health & safety performance.
• Collaborate with Arcadis colleagues across our global network.

Skills

Environmental management

Contractor liaison

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably chartered

Job description

Arcadis Cardiff is seeking a Principal/Associate Technical Director to lead environmental and consenting work across energy, infrastructure, rail, highways and mixed-use schemes. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, influence project development and drive sustainable outcomes.

The role emphasizes business development, client relationships and cross-functional collaboration within Arcadis’ global network, with a focus on D&B projects and delivering high-quality environmental solutions.