Job Summary
Associate Director Clean Water Process Engineer – Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. Lead and deliver complex engineering solutions for the UK Water market, working with clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and regional authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of Clean Water Process Engineers to deliver high‑quality technical design work for complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
- Develop project design deliverables, manage time and budgets, and meet key project milestones.
- Manage production, review, and approve technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- Provide technical leadership within discipline for the regional/national practice and influence practice‑wide initiatives.
- Grow, develop, and manage Clean Water Process Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
- Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems and provide guidance to junior team members.
- Advise clients, operational, project, or service activities and collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
- Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer.
- Proven experience leading large‑scale Clean Water Process engineering design delivery for a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenge the status quo.
- In‑depth knowledge of drinking water treatment process and principles – conventional and advanced technologies.
- Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards, including CDM Regulations.
- Experience in the UK Water market is preferred.
- Proactive, highly motivated, collaborative mindset to drive teamwork and shared success.
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a flexible benefits package tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, hybrid working (3 days per week office/site), flexible holiday allowances, and support for career breaks.
Additional Information
Security clearance may be required; offers of employment are contingent upon obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process will be conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require residence in the UK for 5 years or longer. Candidates should not discuss or reference current or past security clearance details in their application.
Equal Opportunities Employer
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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