Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Sector

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Associate Director of Mechanical Engineering to lead teams in delivering high-quality design solutions in the Water Sector. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant projects while working closely with teams both locally and internationally. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly within the Water Sector, and will be responsible for defining project scopes, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with UK design standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and fosters career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with significant experience in Water Sector.
• Proven track record in design delivery and multidisciplinary design.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams in technical design work and manage project milestones.
• Ensure quality assurance standards in design and manage engineering capability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Design Management

Project Management

Knowledge of UK Design Standards

Education

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Relevant Engineering Degree

Tools

Mechanical Equipment (pumps, blowers, screens)

Job description

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 currently have opportunities in our Surrey, Bristol, Birmingham, Derby, Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, and Glasgow offices. 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. Set quality assurance standards in design. Grow, develop, and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

Experience/Qualifications:

1. Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
2. Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent.
3. Significant experience in Mechanical Engineering within the Water Sector.
4. Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
5. Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing plants.
6. Deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.