Overview
We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Director based at Testwood with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Regional Operations Director and you will have full accountability for the successful delivery of high-value, high-risk projects involving multi-stakeholders, often delivered under NEC4 contracts, alliance frameworks, or joint ventures. You will drive the integration of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex Water/Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. From early-stage design through to commissioning and handover, your leadership will be key to achieving best-in-class outcomes across programme, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Project Leadership: Provide overall direction and strategic leadership for large-scale Design & Build Water and Wastewater projects, aligning delivery with client and regulatory requirements (e.g., Ofwat, EA, DWI).
* Define and execute project delivery strategies, construction methodologies, and governance structures.
* Lead integrated design and delivery teams, ensuring collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and environmental functions.
* Design Management & Technical Assurance: Oversee early-stage design development, feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering.
* Ensure robust technical solutions that meet asset performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
* Champion the use of digital design tools (e.g. BIM Level 2+, Common Data Environments) and ensure design buildability.
* Construction Delivery & Programme Control: Drive the execution of construction works through effective planning, contractor coordination, and performance management.
* Ensure alignment of construction activities with design intent, project milestones, and safety protocols.
* Maintain visibility on critical path activities, commissioning schedules, and final handover to operations teams.
* Commercial & Contract Management: Full accountability for budget management and cost control across all project phases.
* Administer D&B contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4) and manage risk allocation, change control, and dispute resolution.
* Lead commercial negotiations, procurement strategy, and contractor/supplier engagement.
* Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interface: Act as the senior representative to clients, framework partners, statutory bodies, and key internal stakeholders.
* Build and maintain trusted relationships with Water Companies, Joint Venture partners, and delivery consortia.
* Lead stakeholder forums, site tours, community engagement, and client reporting.
* General: Ensure continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
* Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach, providing open and honest feedback.
* Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
* In internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment, maintaining constructive relationships.
* Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality and membership of Chartered Engineer (CEng), MICE, MIET, or equivalent professional membership.
* Experience working within or alongside major water companies (e.g. Thames, Severn Trent, Anglian, United Utilities).
* Familiarity with modern construction technologies, digital twins, and smart infrastructure.
Technical Competencies
* Contract Management
* Governance
* Budgeting and cost control
* Risk, Opportunities and issue management
* Project Planning (schedule)
* Digital Delivery
* Procurement (negotiations and management)
* Solutions development (pre-construction / design development)
* Client, stakeholder and conflict management
* Resource management
* Change management
* Quality management
Behavioural Competencies
* Communication
* Collaboration
* Client Focus
* Striving for Results
* Integrity, Trust and Respect
* Coaching and Providing Feedback
* Leadership
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering or a related field.
* Extensive experience as a Project Manager and strong experience as a Project Director or equivalent leadership role.
* Strong understanding of UK water sector frameworks (e.g., AMP7/AMP8), CDM 2015, and regulatory bodies (Ofwat, EA, DWI).
* High-level strategic thinking and the ability to deliver complex projects under time, budget, and regulatory pressure.
* Leadership of integrated design and construction teams across multidisciplinary project environments.
* Deep commercial knowledge including NEC3/NEC4 contracts, alliance models, and risk management.
* Strong technical acumen with the ability to challenge and guide design and engineering solutions.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication at board, JV, and operational levels.
About MWH Treatment & Benefits
MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances.
What we offer:
* A competitive salary
* Hybrid Working (role and needs dependent)
* Car or car allowance (role and needs dependent)
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
* Contribution to Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Health Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Other benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, etc.
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