Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Sector

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is searching for an Associate Director of Mechanical Engineering to oversee technical design within the water sector. The role involves managing teams, ensuring high-quality standards, and driving project delivery. The ideal candidate will be chartered and have extensive experience in mechanical engineering related to water services. This position offers significant responsibility and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer required.
• Must have significant experience in Mechanical Engineering within the Water Sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment and current UK design standards necessary.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct teams for technical design work.
• Define briefs and scopes of work.
• Manage time and budgets effectively.

Skills

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineering within the Water Sector

Design delivery management

Education

Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical equipment knowledge (pumps, blowers)

Job description

My Client is recruiting for an Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in the Water Sector.

We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you. We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your Purpose

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Defining briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Setting quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

Experience/Qualifications

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
• Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent
• Significant experience in Mechanical Engineering within the Water Sector
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant as well as an deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices