Associate Technical Director - UK Structures

Arcadis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is searching for an Associate Technical Director to lead the Water team specializing in Structural Engineering. Based in Hyderabad, you will drive major projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards and fostering a safe work environment.

With a minimum of 18 years of experience, you will provide techno-managerial support, mentor junior staff, and ensure successful implementation of projects across the UK and Ireland. Your leadership will promote best practices and innovation within the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of experience in a related field.
• Recognized expertise in Structural Engineering.
• Ability to coach and mentor engineering professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team on complex projects.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis business management systems.
• Drive a culture of Health and Safety within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Structural Engineering

Communication skills

Team management

Education

BSc/BTech or MSc/MTech in Structural Engineering

Chartered under Engineering Council

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM/ACC

Job description

Role Description

Associate Technical Director within the Water team, based in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, or Noida. Lead a large, multidisciplinary team on complex projects in the United Kingdom and Ireland region.

Role Accountabilities

• Provide techno-managerial leadership support to the Structural team based in India.
• Act as a functional area expert, leading a large discipline team and delivering multiple multidisciplinary complex projects.
• Support the GEC Capability Lead and Discipline Director to achieve discipline targets, team growth, and objectives.
• Establish and consolidate relationships with senior staff in regional offices, taking ownership of delivery and GEC’s technical capabilities.
• Support on bid proposals and new pursuits.
• Drive creativity and independent thinking within the team, including around new digital technologies.
• Mentor team leads and champions to ensure high-quality standards and continuous improvement in safe design practices.
• Take a leadership role, providing direction and leading by example.
• Manage delivery of tasks per Arcadis Management Systems to meet time, quality, budgetary, and health and safety targets.
• Ensure adoption of best delivery practices and share them with relevant teams.
• Create clear roles and responsibilities and empower the team to achieve 100% quality through processes, training, and checklists.
• Take responsibility for the financial and quality performance of projects at a discipline level, fostering a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Motivate the team to explore new digital technologies and create implementation opportunities.
• Regularly assess the overall health of the discipline team, identifying gaps and solutions.
• Promote regional and global business culture.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure overall design integrity.
• Build a profile in the industry and stay current with innovations and developments.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis business management system.
• Drive the Health and Safety culture within the team.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 18 years of experience; BSc/BTech or MSc/MTech or equivalent in Structural Engineering from a recognized university.
• Chartered under Engineering Council such as ICE, UK or IStructE, UK.
• Relevant leadership experience in the development and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Project management experience in a project management role.

Required Competencies

• Sound knowledge of sustainable development best practices.
• Leadership experience in the development and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Experience with UK and other international projects.
• Recognized expertise in a professional discipline with a well-established industry network.
• Familiarity with Euro, BS and other international codes, standards, and practices related to Structural Engineering.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks, people, and resources.
• Team management and staff development to meet changing technical and managerial needs.
• Coaching and mentoring engineering professionals to support talent development.
• Knowledge of software tools used for structural modeling.
• Exposure to Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Pump Stations, Processes, and other Water Infra/Non-Infrastructure projects.
• Experience with BIM/ACC.
• Deep understanding of future trends and technologies.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong, self-motivated, and assertive, capable of working under pressure.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels.
• Flexibility to adopt new work or challenges as per business requirements.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. 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 employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.