Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Sector

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering focusing on the Water Sector, leading teams in technical design, ensuring project quality, and driving mechanical engineering capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering with chartered status and significant experience in the water sector. This role offers rapid responsibility growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Mechanical Engineering within the Water Sector.
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment like pumps and blowers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project management

Technical design

Mechanical systems knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Overview

My Client is recruiting for a 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:

Responsibilities

• 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