Director of Process Engineering – Water

About the role

This is a strategic leadership role that combines technical expertise, people leadership, business development and operational excellence to shape Binnies' Process Technology capability across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the strategic vision for Process Technology aligned with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, resource recovery and emerging process technologies.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing Process Engineering team, including recruitment, succession planning and budgeting.
• Drive technical excellence through engineering standards, design guidance, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Leadership Team and other engineering disciplines to ensure strong technical governance, quality assurance and risk management.
• Support strategic bids and major programmes by contributing technical expertise and building client relationships.
• Champion digital engineering, automation and process standardisation to improve delivery efficiency.
• Represent Binnies externally at industry forums, conferences and academic partnerships.

Required profile

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary process engineering teams within the UK water or environmental sector.
• Recognised technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment process design, optimisation and project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business development and client relationships.
• Proven track record of driving technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, including managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a relevant professional institution.

Required skills

• Water and wastewater treatment process design
• Process optimisation
• Digital engineering and automation
• Engineering standards development

What we offer

• Competitive car allowance
• Enhanced pension
• Private health insurance & income protection
• Life assurance
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Clear career paths and development support
• Annual pay reviews and bonus opportunities
• High‑street discounts & gym membership offers