Associate Director - Water Design

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead water non‑infrastructure design projects for a major UK water utility framework. The role combines strategic technical oversight, multidisciplinary team leadership, and client relationship management within a growing engineering consultancy.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across water non‑infrastructure design projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions.
• Act as the senior technical authority for project portfolios.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews.
• Support business development, proposals and framework delivery.
• Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognised professional institution.
• Significant experience within the UK water sector.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness.

Required skills

• Civil engineering design.
• Mechanical engineering design.
• Electrical engineering design.
• Water non‑infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards and regulations.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £70,000‑£85,000 per year.
• Strategic influence on major water sector programmes.
• Hybrid working with 1‑2 days per week on‑site at the client’s Tamworth office.
• Opportunity to shape the growth of a consultancy business.