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Technical Director - Water Sector, Durham

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Job Reference:

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37

Posted:

20.06.2025

Expiry Date:

04.08.2025

Job Description:

Job summary

My Client is recruiting for a Technical Director in the Water Sector.

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

Role overview

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Director to lead our North East Design Team. The role involves supporting our expanding Water Utilities workload, providing designs for water and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects, from feasibility to detailed design for construction and commissioning.

The position primarily supports our long-term framework in the Water Sector, with opportunities across various UK projects.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based around our Durham office and our client's office in Pity Me, with flexible working arrangements considered.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial management of the North East water design team.
• Leading design input into tenders according to company governance.
• Maintaining relationships with key client contacts and identifying future opportunities.
• Providing national technical leadership within the Water Design business.
• Developing design services to enhance technical excellence.
• Conducting audits of technical delivery.
• Leading initiatives on innovation, carbon reduction, etc.
• Creating and updating technical datasheets, case studies, and briefing notes.
• Managing senior staff, conducting PDRs, and fostering team culture and performance.
• Monitoring project budgets and staff utilization.
• Securing support from sub-consultants and suppliers.
• Ensuring the team has the necessary skills, resources, and systems.
• Challenging projects to ensure quality and compliance.
• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental legislation compliance.

Experience and qualifications:

• Strong technical background in water and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Client-focused approach.
• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Strong health & safety awareness.

Management: This role manages the North East Water Design Team.

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