Associate Director - Water Engineering

Pick Everard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is looking for an Associate Director - Water Civil Engineer to manage diverse wastewater infrastructure projects. This role requires a relevant degree and a Chartered Engineer qualification, along with strong leadership and critical thinking skills. You will collaborate within a national team, ensuring high standards of design and client service. Attractive salary and benefits included, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Agile working

Career and Professional Development

Private healthcare

26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, with skills and experience in the UK Regulated Water Sector.
• Professional qualification as Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IHT.

Responsibilities

• Improve productivity and efficiency of deliverables.
• Deliver framework outputs for cleanwater infrastructure projects.
• Support and mentor senior and junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Project management

Collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Relevant degree in UK Regulated Water Sector

Professional qualification (Chartered Engineer)

Membership in a relevant professional body

Tools

Microsoft software

Job description

Our Opportunity

Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.

Do you thrive in a collaborative workplace where your ideas and voice are valued? Would you enjoy working on diverse projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK? Are you driven to deliver high-quality work and continuously develop your professional skills?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Associate Director - Water Civil Engineer, to work across an array of wastewater infrastructure projects within our experienced team in Leicester. Our office is located in the heart of the city centre, within a welcoming and modern workspace.

The supply, management and disposal of water are at the core of what we do. We are proud to have a vast pipeline of work for clients including Severn Trent Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Government of Jersey. Working as an integral part of the team, you will play a key part in delivering wastewater infrastructure projects.

Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.

Within this role, you will work closely with the Director to ensure the highest standards of design and client service are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Improve productivity, efficiency, standardisation and consistency of our deliverables.
• Deliver framework outputs and coordinate project resources across cleanwater infrastructure projects.
• Ensure objectives and standards are implemented in a cohesive manner to drive greater efficiencies.
• Produce fee proposals relating to the project and subsequent commercial delivery.
• Support the Strategic Account Director to develop new and existing business relationships.
• Support and mentor senior and junior engineers.
• Embrace cross discipline collaboration and the ethical, cultural, and strategic aims of the business.
• Compliance with Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.

About You

• A relevant degree, with appropriate skills and design experience in the UK Regulated Water Sector.
• A professional qualification (Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council).
• Be a member of a relevant professional body, e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IHT etc.
• The ability to generate a team environment which enables team members to collaborate and operate with confidence in the delivery of projects.
• Experience of successfully managing complex clients.
• Developed leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to multitask and working to tight deadlines.
• The ability to provide QA governance, ensuring a consistent standard is delivered.
• The ability to provide advice on work related liability / potential risk issues.
• Commitment to regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Good Microsoft and other software skills essential.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV introductions will not be accepted.