Regional Engineering Manager
Our client, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering design consultancy, is establishing a new satellite office in the South East and is seeking an experienced Head of Water / Regional Water Engineering Lead to build, lead, and grow a high-performing multidisciplinary water design team.
This is a senior leadership opportunity, suitable for candidates seeking either a permanent role or an Outside IR35 contract, offering genuine influence over team structure, culture, and delivery.
Base pay range
Salary Guide: £80,000+ (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and develop a South East water design office
- Build, lead, and grow a multidisciplinary design team
- Identify, attract, and retain high-calibre engineering and management talent
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
- Plan and scale the team in line with strategic business objectives
- Ensure all design deliverables meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Drive integrated, compliant, and timely design outputs
- Promote best practice, appropriate software tools, and effective design processes
- Manage design change control and maintain accurate project documentation
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience within a regulated engineering environment
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex projects
- Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Strong IT and digital design capability
- Significant experience within the regulated water sector
- Experience establishing or growing new teams or satellite offices
Why Join?
- Lead a new, strategically important South East office
- Shape and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary water design team
- Join a respected and expanding consultancy with a strong project pipeline
- Salary guide from £80,000+, dependent on experience
Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
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- Utilities and Civil Engineering
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