Technical Director - Contaminated Land & Remediation
Location: London or other UK office

I am working on behalf of a well-established, international environmental and engineering consultancy to appoint a Technical Director within its UK remediation and contaminated land practice.

This is a senior leadership role for an accomplished professional with extensive experience in contaminated land assessment, remediation design and delivery. The successful individual will provide technical authority, strategic input and people leadership across a diverse portfolio of projects, while contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the business.

Role Overview

The Technical Director will lead the technical delivery of contaminated land and decommissioning projects, working closely with clients, internal teams and fellow Technical Directors in the UK and internationally. The role offers flexibility in base location for the right candidate and carries significant influence across project execution, client relationships and business development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership, governance and project direction, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and performance

Lead and support the identification, pursuit and successful delivery of contaminated land and decommissioning consultancy projects

Act as a senior client interface, maintaining strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders

Demonstrate exemplary safety leadership across projects and teams

Lead, manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams, supporting professional development and performance

Collaborate with business development and client relationship teams to identify new opportunities and expand existing client accounts

Engage with global technical networks and collaborate with international offices as required

Candidate Profile

Proven experience delivering contaminated land assessments and remediation projects within the UK

Strong leadership and people management capability, with experience developing high-performing teams

Demonstrable project and contract management expertise

Commercial awareness, including business development and client management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, high-quality technical reports

Evidence of ongoing professional development and technical leadership

Qualifications

Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Master's degree preferred)

Chartered status

SiLC accreditation preferred

The Offer

This role provides an opportunity to operate at a senior technical and strategic level within a globally connected consultancy environment. The position offers long-term career development, access to international collaboration, structured mentoring and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested? Please contact Jim Richardson for more detailed discussion