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Technical Director – Waste Water Process Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Provide strategic technical leadership and oversight across major wastewater treatment, sludge management, biosolids, and resource recovery programmes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in wastewater treatment, sludge management, and resource recovery, with a strong focus on technical leadership, client engagement, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to develop innovative solutions and lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve operational efficiency and environmental outcomes.
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Wastewater Treatment DesignProcess Engineering ExpertiseChartered Engineer StatusClient Relationship ManagementTechnical Leadership
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Hard Skills
Wastewater TreatmentSludge ManagementBiosolids ManagementResource RecoveryNutrient RemovalStorm Overflow ReductionDecarbonisationEnvironmental ComplianceProject Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Strategy Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing SkillsCommunicationMentoringInnovation
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer StatusIChemE Membership
Industry Keywords
UK Water Industry StandardsRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental ImprovementClient EngagementMarket Planning
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic technical leadership and oversight across major wastewater treatment, sludge management, biosolids, and resource recovery programmes
- Act as Project Director, Technical Director, Design Lead, or Technical Authority as appropriate
- Provide technical assurance, quality oversight, and engineering governance across wastewater treatment and environmental improvement projects
- Guide multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with client, regulatory, environmental, and industry requirements
- Lead technical decision-making on complex wastewater treatment challenges
- Develop sustainable and operationally efficient solutions improving treatment performance, resilience, and environmental outcomes
- Oversee resource planning, workload forecasting, and capability development
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior process engineers
- Foster technical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with water-sector clients, regulators, contractors, and technology providers
- Represent AtkinsRéalis at senior client, stakeholder, regulatory, and industry forums
- Provide strategic technical leadership and expert process engineering advice
- Contribute to thought leadership, client engagement, industry participation, and water-sector best practice
- Identify, pursue, and secure wastewater, bioresources, and resource recovery opportunities
- Shape bid strategies and lead technical contributions to major proposals
- Support strategic growth opportunities, market planning, and business development across the UK and internationally
- Develop long-term client account plans, strategic partnerships, and opportunity pipelines aligned with AMP8 and future water-sector priorities
- Work across the full project lifecycle from strategy and feasibility through design, implementation, and commissioning
- Travel across the UK and work from an office or while travelling three days per week
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 wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, biosolids, and resource recovery projects
- Strong understanding of UK water industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practice
- Recognised technical authority in wastewater process engineering
- Expertise in treatment works upgrades, nutrient removal, storm overflow reduction, sludge and biosolids management, decarbonisation, and environmental compliance programmes
- Proven track record of developing senior client relationships, leading major bids and proposals, securing strategic commissions, and driving growth within the wastewater sector
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Experience developing high-performing teams, setting technical direction, and engaging with senior clients, regulators, contractors, and business leaders
- Commercial acumen across complex multidisciplinary programmes
- Experience shaping technical strategies, service offerings, and market initiatives
- 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
- Security vetting may require proof of residency in the UK 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