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Associate Director (Clean Water Network Specialist)
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Associate Director - Clean Water Networks
UK Wide (Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff) | Hybrid Working | Strategic Water Projects
Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance (c. £5,500) + Discretionary Bonus + 10% Pension
About the Role
Want to lead major clean water network programmes while shaping the future of a growing technical team? A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an Associate Director - Clean Water Networks to join its expanding UK water team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clean water specialist looking to influence complex projects, develop technical capability and build lasting client relationships across the water sector.
You'll play a key role in the delivery of clean water network projects for major UK water companies, providing technical leadership, supporting business growth and helping drive innovation across the discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of clean water network projects and programmes
- Act as Technical Lead and Project Director on strategic commissions
- Manage and develop teams of network engineers
- Provide expert advice on network planning, operation and asset investment
- Lead Detailed Zonal Studies, DMA design and pressure management projects
- Build, calibrate and utilise network models for planning and design purposes
- Support framework management and multidisciplinary project delivery
- Develop strong client relationships and identify new opportunities
- Champion innovative and digital approaches to network management
- Support bids, fee proposals and work-winning activities
- Mentor and develop engineers, graduates and technical specialists
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What You'll Bring
You'll likely bring:
- Significant experience in clean water network engineering
- Strong understanding of network modelling, calibration and analysis
- Experience delivering Detailed Zonal Studies, DMA design and pressure management schemes
- Proven leadership, project management and client-facing experience
- Business development and work-winning capability
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing and developing technical teams
- Degree qualification and relevant professional accreditation
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Next Steps
If you're an experienced water network leader looking to combine technical excellence, client engagement and strategic growth responsibilities, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.
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