Associate Director / Technical Director – Civil Engineering (Water)

TETRA TECH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Associate Director/Technical Director in Civil Engineering (Water) with hybrid working in the UK. You will lead delivery of river engineering, flood alleviation and water infrastructure projects, with commercial accountability and client-facing responsibility.

You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, shape design solutions, manage risk and ensure projects meet time and budget targets across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil, structural or water engineering.
• Chartered with ICE or CIWEM is preferred.
• UK driving license is required.
• Eligibility for security clearance (SC) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of river engineering, flood alleviation and water infrastructure projects across the UK.
• Client-facing with commercial accountability for projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and guide design solutions from optioneering to delivery.
• Mentor and lead multidisciplinary teams to meet budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

UK driving licence

SC clearance eligibility

Education

Degree in civil/water engineering

Chartered with ICE or CIWEM

Job description

Associate Director/Technical Director - Civil Engineering (Water) - Flexible Location

At Tetra Tech, you’ll work on high-impact projects across the UK, helping to tackle some of the most complex engineering and environmental challenges facing our society: By tackling storm overflow pollution and developing water reuse infrastructure you will improve water quality and reduce water scarcity. This is complex, challenging truly multi-disciplinary work. If you want to make a real environmental impact, join our team.

We have opportunities across the UK

Purpose & Scope of the Role

This is an opportunity to work on a high-profile programme of work with clear environmental benefits, focused on delivering better outcomes for rivers and wastewater assets.

As an Associate Director/Technical Director within our Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Engineering team, you will lead the delivery of a wide range of infrastructure river engineering, flood alleviation and development projects across the UK. This role will be Client Facing with commercial and financial accountability for your projects. You will lead the outline and detailed design shaping solutions to meet Client needs outcomes and budgets. You will lead the technical development of schemes, coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, and help guide projects from early option development through to agreed design solutions.

You will be the point of Contact with the Client and project managers, leading a team of Engineers, hydraulic modellers, environmental specialists and other consultants, taking ownership of technical outputs and inform decision-making at key stages. This role suits an experienced engineer with strong knowledge of water company projects, CSO improvement work & river engineering.

You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from early-stage optioneering and client engagement through to detailed design and delivery to project close-out.

Your Impact in this position

You will be responsible for delivering effective, sustainable flood risk and drainage solutions that support resilient communities, infrastructure and the environment. Your technical understanding will help clients navigate complex planning and environmental requirements, while your collaboration and mentoring will strengthen team capability and project outcomes. In the longer term you will shape delivery strategy, develop future leaders and contribute to business growth and contract development.

Core Capabilities

Technical Expertise

Experience in Civil engineering, hydraulics and drainage design including nature-based and sustainable design. chartered with either the ICE or CIWEM.

Project and commercial management

Strong track record of delivering projects to time and budget, managing risk, forecasting commercial performance and supporting bids and proposals.

Leadership and people development

Client Facing, proven ability to lead, motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams, set priorities, drive performance and mentor technical staff.

Project Delivery & Development -

Experience in leading projects from inception through to delivery; Ability to deliver project management activities and assist with bids and proposals.

Stakeholder and client engagement

Skilled at building collaborative client relationships, influencing at senior levels and translating technical outcomes into actionable business decisions.

Health, safety and continuous improvement

Demonstrable commitment to H&S, quality assurance and implementing continual improvement to raise efficiency and delivery standards.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree in a relevant discipline with experience in civil, structural or water engineering, Holding chartership with ICE or CIWEM. UK project experience is essential, along with a full UK driving licence. Eligibility for SC clearance is advantageous.

Working Environment

This role can be based in any of our leading UK offices, preferably Manchester, Bristol or Leeds however other locations can be considered. Hybrid working is supported. Projects are UK wide, so occasional travel and flexibility in working hours may be required.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role

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Additional Information

• Organization: 784 TCE
• Requisition #78400001883