Director of Technical Project Delivery - Water/Wastewater Engineering
Director of Technical Project Delivery – Water/Wastewater Engineering
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced engineering and project delivery leader to direct the successful execution of major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes. This senior role will provide strategic and technical leadership across a diverse portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, sustainably and in line with client, regulatory and commercial requirements.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the full project lifecycle, from early concept and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with clients, contractors, technical specialists and internal stakeholders, you will establish robust delivery frameworks, promote collaboration and ensure consistently high standards of engineering and project performance.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical direction and governance across water and wastewater engineering projects.
- Lead project delivery teams, supporting performance, professional development and effective resource planning.
- Oversee scope, programme, budget, risk, quality, health and safety, and technical assurance.
- Manage design reviews, constructability assessments, value engineering and change control processes.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, supply chain partners and project stakeholders.
- Identify delivery risks and opportunities, implementing practical mitigation and continuous improvement measures.
- Contribute to business planning, tender submissions, strategic growth and the development of innovative delivery solutions.
About you
You will be a chartered or professionally qualified civil, environmental or process engineer with substantial experience delivering complex water or wastewater schemes. A strong understanding of treatment processes, networks, infrastructure assets and current industry standards is essential, together with proven experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and high-value programmes.
Commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence at senior level are vital. You will be organised, decisive and solutions-focused, with a commitment to technical excellence, safety and sustainable outcomes. Experience of regulated utility environments, contractor management and NEC or other standard forms of contract would be advantageous.
In return, this role offers the opportunity to shape significant infrastructure projects, influence technical strategy and make a lasting contribution to resilient water and wastewater services.
Director of Technical Project Delivery - Water/Wastewater Engineering
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