UK Wide (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff) | Hybrid Working | Strategic Water Projects
Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance (c. £5,500) + Discretionary Bonus + 10% Pension
Want to lead major clean water network programmes while shaping the future of a growing technical team?
A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Associate Director - Clean Water Networks to join its expanding UK water team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clean water specialist looking to influence complex projects, develop technical capability and build lasting client relationships across the water sector.
You'll play a key role in the delivery of clean water network projects for major UK water companies, providing technical leadership, supporting business growth and helping drive innovation across the discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of clean water network projects and programmes
Act as Technical Lead and Project Director on strategic commissions
Manage and develop teams of network engineers
Provide expert advice on network planning, operation and asset investment
Lead Detailed Zonal Studies, DMA design and pressure management projects
Build, calibrate and utilise network models for planning and design purposes
Support framework management and multidisciplinary project delivery
Develop strong client relationships and identify new opportunities
Champion innovative and digital approaches to network management
Support bids, fee proposals and work-winning activities
Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technical specialists
You'll likely bring:
Significant experience in clean water network engineering
Strong understanding of network modelling, calibration and analysis
Experience delivering Detailed Zonal Studies, DMA design and pressure management schemes
Proven leadership, project management and client-facing experience
Business development and work-winning capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing and developing technical teams
Degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation
If you're an experienced water network leader looking to combine technical excellence, client engagement and strategic growth responsibilities, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.
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Salary description
£70000.00 - £90000.00 per year