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Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across water and wastewater programmes .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, providing strategic leadership and technical oversight while fostering innovation and client relationships within the UK water sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer StatusWater and Wastewater Infrastructure ExperienceLeadership and Team DevelopmentUK Water Industry Standards Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Water Treatment ProcessesPumping SystemsSludge Handling SystemsChemical Dosing InfrastructureTechnical Decision-MakingProject OversightEngineering GovernanceBidding Strategy DevelopmentMarket PlanningBusiness Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing SkillsCommunicationRelationship BuildingContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer Status
Industry Keywords
Water SectorWastewaterRegulatory RequirementsTechnical AuthorityClient EngagementStrategic CommissionsAMP8UKSV Vetting
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 mechanical engineering in the water sector
- Lead technical decision-making on complex engineering challenges
- Champion innovative, sustainable, resilient, and whole-life engineering solutions
- 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, regulators, delivery partners, and technology providers
- Represent the business in senior client, stakeholder, regulatory, and industry meetings
- Promote AtkinsRéalis' technical reputation through client and industry engagement
- 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 and business development across the UK water sector
- Develop long-term client account strategies, partnerships, and opportunity pipelines aligned to AMP8 and future investment programmes
- Travel UK-wide
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status through IMechE 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 mechanical engineering
- Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
- Experience with mechanical equipment, pumping systems, sludge handling systems, and chemical dosing infrastructure
- Proven track record of developing senior client relationships
- Experience 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
- Security clearance may be required; relevant UKSV vetting may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
- CV and cover letter required
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