Water/Wastewater Practice Lead
Water/Wastewater Practice Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced water and wastewater professional to lead and grow a specialist practice delivering high-quality technical advice, design and project management services. This role will suit a collaborative and commercially minded leader who can combine strategic vision with strong technical expertise and a commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for clients and communities.
As Water/Wastewater Practice Lead, you will provide direction across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, treatment and network projects. You will build effective client relationships, support business development and ensure the successful delivery of work from feasibility and concept design through to construction and commissioning. The role will also involve developing team capability, promoting innovation and maintaining consistently high standards of safety, quality and environmental performance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary water and wastewater team, providing coaching, mentoring and technical guidance.
- Set and deliver the practice strategy, including growth plans, resource forecasting and financial performance.
- Manage and contribute to the delivery of water supply, wastewater, treatment and network infrastructure projects.
- Build strong relationships with clients, delivery partners, regulators and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, designs, fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Identify opportunities to improve delivery methods, adopt digital solutions and embed sustainable engineering practices.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and quality procedures.
- Support recruitment and succession planning to create a high-performing and inclusive team.
About you
You will be a professionally qualified engineer or related water specialist with substantial experience in the water and wastewater sector, including leadership of technical teams and complex projects. A strong understanding of treatment processes, water or wastewater networks, asset management and regulatory requirements is expected. Experience of consultancy, contractor or client-side delivery environments would be advantageous.
Commercial awareness, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels are essential. You will be organised, pragmatic and confident making decisions in a changing environment, while remaining focused on quality, collaboration and customer outcomes.
In return, you will receive a competitive package, flexible working options and the opportunity to shape a growing practice while contributing to projects with lasting social and environmental impact.
Water/Wastewater Practice Lead
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