Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Sector

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering for the Water Sector. This role involves leading design teams, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring high-quality standards in engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly within the water sector, and will be responsible for driving the development of engineering capabilities. Join a dynamic team that values expertise and fosters career growth while contributing to innovative projects that make a real impact in the industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct teams on technical design work to high-quality standards.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.

Skills

Water Sector Experience

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Associate Director Mechanical Engineering - Water Sector

Ref no: BHN576952

Location: Manchester, England

Start date: ASAP

Job type: Permanent

Job status: Open

Job summary

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

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

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.
• 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 plants, as well as a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.

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