Technical Director – Environmental Planning & Approvals
Core
Lead and grow Queensland capability for environmental planning, permitting, and compliance, providing strategic advice on approvals pathways and environmental assessment requirements for infrastructure, energy, transport, water, resources, and development sectors.
Role type
Senior IC Technical Director (Environmental Planning & Approvals)
Builds
Environmental planning and approvals projects for clients across Queensland
Domain
Environmental consulting, infrastructure, energy, transport, water, resources
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
environmental planning and approvals expertise, Queensland and Commonwealth environmental assessment process knowledge, multidisciplinary team leadership, strategic client advising, project risk management, commercial awareness (bids/tenders), stakeholder relationship building
Preferred skills
mentoring developing professionals, market positioning, proposal development, technical excellence advocacy
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of complex environmental planning and approvals projects; Provide strategic and technical advice on approvals pathways and project risks; Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders; Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes; Mentor and support team development; Contribute to work winning and proposal development; Identify business growth opportunities; Champion technical excellence and innovation; Represent Arcadis in the Queensland market
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities