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Technical Director – Clean Water Process Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across major clean water and municipal drinking water treatment programmes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clean water process engineering, project oversight, and technical leadership within the water sector, while fostering innovation and developing high-performing teams. Proven ability to engage with senior clients and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving business growth.
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Chartered Engineer StatusClean Water Process EngineeringProject OversightLeadership and MentoringBusiness Development
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Hard Skills
Design and Optimisation of Water Treatment ProjectsTechnical Assurance and Quality OversightResource Planning and Demand ForecastingTechnical Decision-MakingRegulatory ComplianceEngineering GovernanceBidding Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementMarket PlanningStrategic Partnerships
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing SkillsCommunicationInnovation FosteringTeam Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Chemical or Process EngineeringChartered Engineer Status through IChemE
Industry Keywords
Clean WaterMunicipal Drinking WaterWater Industry StandardsRegulatory RequirementsInfrastructure ProgrammesResilience ProjectsWater Resource SchemesClient Account StrategiesStrategic CommissionsAMP8
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across major clean water and municipal drinking water treatment programmes
- Act as Project Director, Technical Director, or Design Authority as appropriate
- Provide technical assurance, quality oversight, and engineering governance across drinking water treatment, water resource, and resilience projects
- Guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with client, regulatory, environmental, and industry requirements
- Lead technical decision-making on complex treatment 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 utilities, infrastructure delivery partners, regulators, and technology providers
- Represent the business in senior client, stakeholder, regulatory, and industry meetings and forums
- Promote AtkinsRéalis' technical reputation
- Identify, pursue, and secure opportunities across the water sector
- Shape bidding strategies and lead technical inputs to major proposals
- Support negotiations for strategic opportunities
- Contribute to market planning and business development nationally and internationally
- Develop long-term client account strategies, strategic partnerships, and opportunity pipelines aligned to AMP8 and future investment programmes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status through IChemE or an equivalent professional institution
- Extensive experience in the design, optimisation, and delivery of clean water and municipal drinking water treatment projects
- Strong understanding of UK water industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice
- Recognised technical authority in clean water process engineering
- Expertise relevant to major water infrastructure programmes, including treatment works upgrades, water resource schemes, and resilience projects
- 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 and foster innovation
- CV and cover letter required
- May require relevant security clearance and proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria
- Career growth and progression pathways into senior market, director, and business leadership roles