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At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. We offer opportunities to transform your world and the world around you, including client work, upskilling, championing equality and inclusion, or charity work. Our people value different perspectives, care about sustainability, and strive to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term to help you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry‑defining projects, with space to develop personally and professionally.

Role description: As part of our continuous growth our Ecology team is looking to recruit a Technical Director. Our Ecology team is a 60+ ecologists group with extensive experience in ecological surveys and assessments, soil, land use, hydrological and sustainable drainage issues, arboriculture, ecosystem service, natural capital assessment, biodiversity strategies and metrics, and cultural heritage. We have undertaken over 2,000 projects across the UK, Europe and beyond for public and private clients.

You will be accountable for the quality control, coordination, and completion of ecological projects across our diverse client base, which includes Urban and Greenfield Residential Developments, Regulators, Local Governments, Highway and Rail Schemes, Power Stations and infrastructure providers. You will also coach and lead the team, ensure engagement in challenging projects, and manage client relationships to exceed expectations while leading by example. Personal development is recognised as vital to sustain career progression and deliver our expectations.

This role can be based anywhere in the UK.