Associate Technical Director - Water & Utilities

ARCADIS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking an Associate Technical Director to lead and deliver complex water sector projects within the MEICA team. You will oversee technical delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, build client relationships and ensure compliance with standards, safety and quality.

Based in the UK with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, the role offers leadership responsibility and opportunities to influence project outcomes, mentoring staff and advancing digital design capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (IMechE/IET/CIWEM).
• Significant experience delivering process plant systems in water projects.
• Experience with design and construct projects using digital design.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check complex mechanical designs, calculations, reports and drawings.
• Lead design and advisory services for water/wastewater plants and assets.
• Deliver technical outputs of multi-disciplinary projects in a Design or Technical Lead capacity.
• Develop innovative technical solutions based on client needs.
• Coordinate work with process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and ICA teams.
• Establish and grow client and partner relationships on technical and commercial matters.
• Ensure compliance with technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Line management, mentoring, and performance development for assigned staff.

Skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Design leadership

Client relationship building

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Technical design reviews

Mentoring staff

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Water/wastewater sector experience

Digital design experience

Tools

None

Job description

Arcadis is seeking an Associate Technical Director to lead and deliver complex water sector projects within the MEICA team. You will oversee technical delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, build client relationships and ensure compliance with standards, safety and quality.

Based in the UK with a focus on water and wastewater infrastructure, the role offers leadership responsibility and opportunities to influence project outcomes, mentoring staff and advancing digital design capabilities.