Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management (WTEM) Business Class Director
Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management (WTEM) Business Class Director
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to direct the Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management business class. This senior role will provide technical, commercial and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio of wastewater, effluent treatment and water quality projects. You will help shape long-term growth, strengthen technical capability and ensure the consistent delivery of safe, sustainable and high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.
Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, project teams and external partners, you will set the business class strategy and oversee its implementation. You will be responsible for developing market opportunities, supporting bids and proposals, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring that projects are delivered to agreed standards, timescales and budgets. The role will also involve guiding teams through complex technical and regulatory challenges, while promoting innovation and best practice across the discipline.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development and performance of the WTEM business class.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, supply chain partners and industry bodies.
- Provide direction on wastewater treatment, effluent management, process design and water quality matters.
- Oversee technical assurance, risk management, governance and compliance across projects.
- Identify new opportunities and contribute to business planning, bids and growth initiatives.
- Support the recruitment, mentoring and professional development of technical and project teams.
- Promote sustainable, innovative and commercially effective solutions.
- Champion health, safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.
About you
You will be a recognised professional within wastewater treatment, effluent management or a closely related field, with substantial experience leading major programmes, teams or business functions. A degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering or environmental discipline is expected, together with relevant professional accreditation or demonstrable equivalent expertise.
You will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness, sound judgement and excellent communication skills. Experience of UK regulatory requirements, consenting processes, infrastructure delivery and multidisciplinary working would be highly advantageous. Above all, you will be an inclusive and credible leader who can inspire others, build trusted relationships and turn strategic objectives into measurable results.
Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Management (WTEM) Business Class Director
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