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Technical Director – Civil Water Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across water and wastewater programmes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, providing strategic leadership and technical oversight while fostering client relationships and driving business growth in the water sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Chartered Engineer StatusCivil Engineering DegreeWater and Wastewater Infrastructure ExperienceLeadership and Team DevelopmentUK Water Industry Standards Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Water Treatment EngineeringProject OversightTechnical AssuranceResource PlanningDemand ForecastingBidding Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Decision-MakingEngineering GovernanceInfrastructure Project DeliveryCommercial Acumen
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingMentoring Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer StatusProfessional Institution Membership
Industry Keywords
Water SectorRegulatory RequirementsTechnical AuthorityStrategic PartnershipsMarket PlanningBusiness DevelopmentOpportunity PipelinesAMP8Stakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across water and wastewater programmes
- Act as Project Director, Technical Director, or Chief Engineer as appropriate
- Provide technical assurance, quality oversight, and engineering governance across water treatment, water resource, and resilience projects
- Act as a recognised technical authority for civil engineering in the water sector
- Lead technical decision-making on complex civil engineering challenges
- Oversee resource planning, demand forecasting, and capability development
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior engineers
- Foster technical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with water-sector clients, utilities, infrastructure partners, regulators, and technology providers
- Represent the business in senior client, stakeholder, regulatory meetings, and industry forums
- Identify, pursue, and secure water-sector opportunities
- Shape bidding strategies and lead technical inputs to major proposals
- Support negotiations for strategic opportunities
- Contribute to market planning, business development, client account strategies, strategic partnerships, and opportunity pipelines aligned to AMP8 and future investment programmes
- Travel across the UK
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status through ICE or an equivalent professional institution
- Extensive experience in the design, assessment, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of UK water industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice
- Recognised technical authority in civil engineering suitable for major water infrastructure programmes
- Proven track record of developing senior client relationships, leading major bids and proposals, securing strategic commissions, and driving business growth within the water sector
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Experience developing high-performing teams, shaping technical strategy, and engaging with senior clients, stakeholders, and business leaders
- Commercial acumen across complex multidisciplinary projects
- Strong technical judgement, accountability, and ownership
- Ability to operate at strategic and technical levels
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
- Chartered Engineer status and relevant professional institution membership
- May require relevant security clearance
- May require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups