About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Water Division working with water and waste water. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? At M Group Water, were at the forefront of delivering innovative design and build sustainable solutions within the water sector across the UK. With a growing portfolio of high-profile water contracts for AMP 8 & beyond, were committed to driving technical excellence, sustainability, and cutting-edge engineering to transform the way water services are delivered to our stakeholders and the communities. M Group Water is a leading provider of sustainable, innovative design and build solutions across the UK water sector. As we expand our AMP8 portfolio, we are seeking an experienced Area Technical Manager to lead and develop our new In-House Design Function in the South Division. This strategic role involves providing technical assurance, managing multidisciplinary design teams, and ensuring compliance with governance and performance standards. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive design quality, buildability, and efficiency across projects. Key responsibilities include leading technical delivery from concept to construction, supporting business performance, and contributing to divisional strategy. You'll also play a key role in developing policies, improving systems, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and engagement. Join us to help shape the future of water infrastructure and deliver impactful solutions for communities and the environment. What youll bring Degree-qualified in an engineering-related discipline Proven experience in technical project delivery within a design and build environment Strong background in the water treatment industry Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams Results-driven, with a focus on delivering to time, cost, and quality targets Excellent technical and project management capabilities Skilled in identifying and managing project risks and scope changes Previous experience in a senior management or leadership role Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, from site teams to senior leadership Proactive, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented, with a passion for overcoming operational challenges Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care for youand your family Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! Personal Accident Cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. MGroupW