We are looking for an Associate Director Water Civil Engineer
Our Water consultancy client is seeking an Associate Director Water Civil Engineer to be based out of Bristol, Birmingham, Exeter or Cardiff offices on a permanent basis. The role is within their Design & Advanced Technology Practice, working with a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge, iconic projects to Water market clients such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency, as well as other regional water authorities.
The position offers hybrid working – 3 days working out of Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea, Birmingham, or Derby offices.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of Civil Water engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards.
* Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Civil Water aspects of complex projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
* Manage production, review and approve technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
* Provide technical leadership within the discipline for regional and national D&AT practice, influence practice‑wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal processes and services.
* Grow, develop and manage the Civil Water Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
* Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations, exercising personal judgement to solve difficult problems and providing guidance to junior team members.
* Advise client, operational, project or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT practice initiatives.
* Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
* Support operational activities such as hiring, line management, business development and client management.
* Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
Skills, experience and qualifications
* A degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent.
* Chartered Civil Water Engineer.
* Proven experience in leading large‑scale Civil Water engineering design delivery for a design consultancy, including in a multi‑disciplinary environment and leading collaboration with clients and contractors.
* Broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenge the status quo.
* In‑depth knowledge and broad expertise in Civil Water engineering, including risk assessment, quality control, proactive design management and collaboration with key disciplines (MEICA, structures, geotechnics).
* Exemplary communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
* Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards, including CDM regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, NEC.
* Proficient in analytical software and related tools such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, CDEs, ArcGIS, MS Suite, Power BI.
* Experience in the Water market is essential; experience in other markets is also beneficial.
* Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
Benefits
* Salary circa £60‑80k – dependant on experience level
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 10% matching pension
* Private medical
* Other company benefits
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