Associate Technical Director

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:
To lead, coordinate, and manage all MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health & Fire) design aspects within rail infrastructure projects. The Design Manager will ensure that all MEPF designs meet client requirements, statutory regulations, project specifications, and are delivered within time, cost, quality, and safety parameters.

Role accountabilities:

• Design Management & Coordination:

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary MEPF design teams across all project stages (concept, detailed design, IFC, etc.).

• Interface with civil, structural, architecture, and systems teams to ensure integration of MEPF systems.

• Manage external consultants and sub-consultants as required.

• Project Delivery:

• Develop and manage design delivery schedules in line with project timelines.

• Ensure technical compliance and design assurance through reviews, audits, and stakeholder approvals.

• Monitor and control design change management processes.

• Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical guidance on MEPF design aspects including HVAC, power supply, lighting, fire protection, plumbing, earthing, and related rail-specific systems (e.g., tunnel ventilation, traction power interfaces).

• Ensure adherence to relevant codes (e.g., NBC, IEC, BS, EN, IS), client standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, authorities, and internal stakeholders.

• Support in client presentations, technical submissions, and approvals.

• Risk & Quality Management:

• Identify and mitigate design risks early in the project lifecycle.

• Ensure designs are reviewed and checked before issue.

• Implement quality control processes and participate in design audits.

• Team Leadership & Mentoring:

• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and designers within the MEPF team.

• Foster a collaborative and proactive design culture:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 12–20 years of experience in MEP design management, with at least 5 years in rail/metro/infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary MEPF design for large-scale rail or infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with design software such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and relevant analysis tools.
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification
• Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent)
• BIM certification
• Design manager/Engineering Manager (Design)

Must Have:

• Strong technical knowledge of MEPF systems in rail infrastructure (stations, tunnels, depots, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design environments.
• Sound understanding of safety, constructability, and operability in design

Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why equality and inclusion is at the forefront of all our activities. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, caste, creed, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and gender identity.