Director of Technical Project Delivery - Water/Wastewater Engineering
Director of Technical Project Delivery – Water/Wastewater Engineering
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced technical and project delivery leader to direct the successful execution of complex water and wastewater engineering programmes. This senior role will provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, sustainably and to the highest technical standards.
You will oversee the full project lifecycle, from early feasibility and design development through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, you will establish effective delivery strategies, manage key interfaces and ensure that programme, budget, quality and performance objectives are achieved.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop technical project delivery teams across water and wastewater infrastructure programmes.
- Provide direction on engineering strategy, design assurance, constructability and delivery methodologies.
- Manage project governance, risk, change control, commercial performance and reporting.
- Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and environmental objectives.
- Support business development through technical input, client engagement, bids and proposals.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, delivery efficiency, digital adoption and whole-life value.
- Promote a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
About you
You will be a technically credible and commercially aware engineering professional with significant experience delivering major water, wastewater or associated infrastructure projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental engineering or a related discipline is expected, together with relevant professional registration or a clear commitment towards achieving it.
You should have a proven record of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex stakeholder environments and delivering projects within regulated utility or infrastructure settings. Strong knowledge of project controls, contracts, risk management and design governance is essential, alongside excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
This role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure outcomes, shape high-performing teams and contribute to resilient, sustainable water and wastewater services.
Director of Technical Project Delivery - Water/Wastewater Engineering
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