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Arcadis

Associate Technical Director – Civils & Structures

Arcadis

. Lead the technical delivery and assurance of multidisciplinary rail projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCardiff • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical delivery of complex rail infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Chartered Engineer (CEng)Technical Delivery of Rail Structures ProjectsRail Design AssuranceContractor's Engineering Manager (CEM)Client Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringRail Infrastructure ProjectsSafety-Critical ProcessesTechnical GovernanceResource PlanningProject ManagementMultidisciplinary ConsultancyWork-Winning ActivitiesHealth and Safety Requirements
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationContinuous ImprovementRelationship BuildingLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
BEng or MEng in Civil EngineeringChartered Engineer (CEng)
Industry Keywords
UK Rail SectorRail Design StandardsTechnical AssuranceProject OutcomesClient Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the technical delivery and assurance of multidisciplinary rail projects
  • Act as a trusted adviser to clients and stakeholders, building strong and lasting relationships
  • Support project teams through technical governance, resource planning and safety-critical reviews
  • Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to work-winning activities, business development and growth of the Rail South, West & Wales business
  • Deliver technically complex rail infrastructure projects including stations, bridges, depots and maintenance facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution
  • Significant experience leading the technical delivery of rail structures projects or complex multidisciplinary rail infrastructure programmes within the UK rail sector
  • Strong knowledge of rail design assurance, health and safety requirements, safety-critical processes and relevant industry standards
  • Capability to undertake the role of Contractor's Engineering Manager (CEM) in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009, where required
  • Proven experience leading technical teams, managing client relationships and delivering successful project outcomes
  • Experience across a range of rail infrastructure projects, multidisciplinary consultancy teams, client development and work-winning activities would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Skills-based career development approach
  • Meaningful work delivering sustainable solutions
  • Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives
  • Supportive workplace focused on employee empowerment
  • Opportunities to develop career path and maximize impact