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Technical Director – Electrical Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across water and wastewater programmes .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strategic technical leadership in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on compliance with UK water industry standards and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to develop senior client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams to drive business growth and innovation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Electrical Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer StatusWater and Wastewater Infrastructure ExperienceLeadership and Influencing SkillsCommercial Acumen
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Hard Skills
Water Treatment DesignProject OversightTechnical AssuranceEngineering GovernanceResource PlanningDemand ForecastingBidding Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Decision-MakingComplex Project DeliveryRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationInnovation FosteringRelationship BuildingTeam Development
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer Status
Industry Keywords
UK Water Industry StandardsRegulatory RequirementsWater-Sector OpportunitiesAMP8 Investment ProgrammesStakeholder Engagement
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
- Guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with client, regulatory, environmental, and industry requirements
- Lead technical decision-making on complex 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 and stakeholders
- 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, partnerships, and opportunity pipelines aligned to AMP8 and future investment programmes
- Travel UK-wide and work three days per week travelling or office-based
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status through IET 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 electrical engineering
- Experience leading multidisciplinary projects across concept, outline, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases within the UK water sector
- 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
- May require relevant security clearance
- May require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailorable benefits for health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria