At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative water design projects and mentor engineering teams.
- Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy with a focus on water sector solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and influence in major projects.
- Other info: Flexible working with travel to London; excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of water infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, chartered status, and UK water sector experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director - Water Design to take a strategic leadership role delivering water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This position offers significant influence across technical delivery, team leadership and client engagement within a growing engineering consultancy.
The business is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to oversee the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. In this role, you will provide senior technical oversight while supporting the growth and development of multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines.
The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With excellent rail connectivity to London, this role is well suited to candidates who are comfortable travelling for a senior leadership position while remaining based in London.
Key Responsibilities- Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects
- Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions
- Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios
- Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews
- Support business development, proposals and framework delivery
- Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution
- Significant experience within the UK water sector
- Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams
- Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks
- Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness
This role offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to influence the delivery of major water sector programmes while shaping the growth of a consultancy business. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Associate Director - Water Design in Slough employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking engineering consultancy that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in water design can truly make an impact. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects, this role provides the unique opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams while enjoying excellent transport links to London from the Tamworth office. Embrace a rewarding career path with competitive salary packages and the chance to shape the future of the UK water sector.
