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Arcadis

Technical Director - Transport Planning

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Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead and deliver high-quality transport planning projects, shaping sustainable mobility.
6d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
digital tools
automated solutions
project delivery
client relations
team management
transport strategy
  • Collaborate with cross-sector solution leads and technical advisory leadership to win new work and support brand recognition for Arcadis.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a market-facing lead for Transport Strategy and Policy in the Midlands and beyond.
  • Direct and manage project teams and key accounts, optimizing the use of global resources and innovative delivery models.
  • Support the growth and capability development of the transport planning team, identifying skills needs and nurturing talent.
  • Foster a culture of high performance, inclusion, and sustainability across geographically dispersed teams.
  • Lead and deliver high-quality transport planning projects, driving exceptional client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Champion the deployment of digital tools and automated solutions to improve efficiency and create market differentiation.
What you bring
transport planning
15+ years
bachelor’s
leadership
commercial acumen
communication
  • Industry recognition as a technical expert, with strong links to professional bodies.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, with at least 15 years’ experience in transport planning, preferably within a multinational engineering or professional services environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to digitalization, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Experience managing large-scale projects, optimizing resources, and ensuring commercial performance.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, decision-making capabilities, and strategic focus.
  • Track record of successfully winning work, developing client relationships, and supporting business growth.
  • Proven leadership in delivering high-quality transport planning services and managing complex, multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and inspire diverse teams and collaborate at all levels.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
  • Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
  • Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
  • Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
  • Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
  • Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • People First
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
  • Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
  • 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
  • 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
  • Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
  • Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
  • GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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