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Technical Director - Water Sector, Durham
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Job Reference:
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37
Posted:
20.06.2025
Expiry Date:
04.08.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
My Client is recruiting for a Technical Director in the Water Sector.
Key skills required for this role
Water
Important
Water Sector Experience
Role overview
We are currently recruiting for a Technical Director to lead our North East Design Team. The role involves supporting our expanding Water Utilities workload, providing designs for water and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects, from feasibility to detailed design for construction and commissioning.
The position primarily supports our long-term framework in the Water Sector, with opportunities across various UK projects.
This is a permanent, hybrid role based around our Durham office and our client's office in Pity Me, with flexible working arrangements considered.
Key responsibilities include:
* Financial management of the North East water design team.
* Leading design input into tenders according to company governance.
* Maintaining relationships with key client contacts and identifying future opportunities.
* Providing national technical leadership within the Water Design business.
* Developing design services to enhance technical excellence.
* Conducting audits of technical delivery.
* Leading initiatives on innovation, carbon reduction, etc.
* Creating and updating technical datasheets, case studies, and briefing notes.
* Managing senior staff, conducting PDRs, and fostering team culture and performance.
* Monitoring project budgets and staff utilization.
* Securing support from sub-consultants and suppliers.
* Ensuring the team has the necessary skills, resources, and systems.
* Challenging projects to ensure quality and compliance.
* Ensuring health, safety, and environmental legislation compliance.
Experience and qualifications:
* Strong technical background in water and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects.
* Engineering degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred.
* Proficiency with MS Office and basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Proven leadership and teamwork abilities.
* Client-focused approach.
* Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.
* Strong health & safety awareness.
Management: This role manages the North East Water Design Team.
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