Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management (WTEM) Business Class Director
We are seeking an accomplished Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management (WTEM) Business Class Director to provide strategic leadership across a growing portfolio of water, wastewater and industrial effluent projects. This senior position will shape the direction of the business class, strengthen technical capability and ensure the consistent delivery of safe, sustainable and commercially successful outcomes for clients. You will work closely with executive leadership, operational teams and external stakeholders to develop and implement a clear growth strategy aligned with market needs, regulatory expectations and emerging technologies.
Key responsibilities will include leading business development, developing client relationships and identifying opportunities across the water, utilities, industrial and environmental sectors. You will oversee the development of winning bids, technical proposals and delivery strategies, while supporting effective resource planning, financial performance and risk management. The role will also involve providing technical governance and assurance across projects involving wastewater treatment processes, effluent management, water quality, regulatory compliance, asset optimisation and environmental performance. You will promote innovation, digital solutions and low-carbon approaches, ensuring that best practice is shared across teams and embedded in project delivery. Developing people will be central to the role, including mentoring technical specialists, supporting succession planning and fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.
You will be a recognised professional within the wastewater treatment or effluent management sector, with substantial experience in a senior leadership, technical director or business development role. A strong understanding of treatment technologies, environmental legislation, permitting requirements, health and safety standards and the wider water industry is essential. You should have a successful record of managing multidisciplinary teams, delivering complex programmes and building trusted relationships with clients, regulators and supply-chain partners. Commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at board and senior stakeholder level are required. A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is expected, together with membership of an appropriate professional institution and, ideally, chartered status.
Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management (WTEM) Business Class Director
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