Environmental Services Director

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.Who are we looking for?Our US East Environmental business is looking for a Technical Director to join the team and make a lasting impact on GHD’s success in the environmental market. In this high-profile leadership role, you’ll drive complex projects and transformative programs, elevate technical excellence, and deliver innovative, multidisciplinary solutions that strengthen our market presence. You’ll champion safe and consistent project delivery, cultivate a strong pipeline of opportunities, mentor and inspire top talent, and help shape the future of our business through innovation, collaboration, and outstanding client outcomes.Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:Client & Customer Management: Manage key client and customer relationships. Likely to involve using account teams to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.Client Issue Diagnosis: Conduct in-depth analysis of the operational information gathered through interviews and research to diagnose underlying client issues and problems and to inform the design of multiple solutions.Environmental Risk Management: Direct the environmental risk management implementation within a function, aligning risk activities with environmental regulations, and the organization's sustainability initiatives.Health, Safety, and Environment: Ensure that business activities and individuals (e.g., employees, contractors, and visitors) within the area of responsibility adhere to the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions, to safeguard the environment, protect the well-being of individuals, and minimize business risk.Personal Capability Building: Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team and beyond in the function. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulation, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.Project Management: Manage a portfolio of major projects in line with overall project management strategy.Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response: Gather information and resources and draft and complete proposals in response to the most-complex bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract. May lead a team to develop tenders/proposals and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender.Solutions Analysis: Develop innovative solutions by integrating and analyzing complex and diverse information sources.What you’ll bring to the team:Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Geology, Environmental Science or other science related field of studyProfessional Geologist (PG) license preferredAt least 20 years of experience in environmental consulting Experience working with municipalities a plusExperience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment Ability and willingness to travel for client meetings is required #LI-JK1Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to YouAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. 
See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
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