Water & Wastewater Process Design Practice Leader

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Water & Wastewater Process Design Practice Leader

We are seeking an experienced water and wastewater professional to lead and grow a specialist process design practice. This is a senior technical and leadership role for someone who can combine strong engineering expertise with commercial awareness, client engagement and a passion for developing high-performing teams.

You will provide technical direction across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects, supporting the delivery of robust, sustainable and cost-effective solutions from feasibility through to detailed design and construction. You will also help shape the future direction of the practice, identifying opportunities for innovation, operational improvement and service development.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee process design activities for water and wastewater treatment, networks and related infrastructure projects.
  • Provide technical assurance, design review and governance in line with relevant standards, regulations and best practice.
  • Develop design strategies, process calculations, technical reports, specifications and project documentation.
  • Support bids, tenders and client proposals, including scope development, fee estimation and technical input.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, delivery partners, regulators and other stakeholders.
  • Manage, mentor and develop process engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams.
  • Promote digital engineering, carbon reduction, resource efficiency and innovative treatment approaches.
  • Monitor quality, programme, risk and commercial performance across the practice.

About you

You will be a qualified or chartered civil, chemical, environmental or process engineer with substantial experience in the water and wastewater sector. You should have a detailed understanding of treatment processes, hydraulic principles, asset performance and the regulatory environment. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects is essential.

Excellent communication and influencing skills are required, together with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will be commercially astute, collaborative and confident making decisions in a client-focused environment.

In return, you will have the opportunity to shape a growing technical practice, work on nationally significant projects and contribute to solutions that improve resilience, public health and environmental outcomes. A competitive salary and benefits package, alongside flexible working arrangements and professional development support, will be offered.

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Added 10/11/2026
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Water & Wastewater Process Design Practice Leader

Houston, Texas, United States of America Permanent Wastewater

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