Associate Director, Water Design Leader

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leicester/Tamworth area is seeking an Associate Director – Water Design to lead strategic delivery of water non-infrastructure projects in the UK water sector. You will shape technical delivery, guide multidisciplinary teams, and engage with clients at senior levels to grow the practice.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with UK water sector experience and a strong track record in leadership, regulation, and commercial delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (required).
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognised institution (preferred).
• Significant leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams (essential).
• Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions.
• Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at reviews.
• Support business development, proposals and framework delivery.
• Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client engagement

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leicester/Tamworth area is seeking an Associate Director – Water Design to lead strategic delivery of water non-infrastructure projects in the UK water sector. You will shape technical delivery, guide multidisciplinary teams, and engage with clients at senior levels to grow the practice.

The role requires a Chartered Engineer with UK water sector experience and a strong track record in leadership, regulation, and commercial delivery.