Global Technical Director - Service Line Water, Environment and Energy Transition

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Water, Environment, and Energy sectors seeks a Global Technical Director to drive technical excellence and innovation across international projects. This role involves developing strategies, managing technical networks, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and extensive experience in managing complex projects. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Water and/or Environment sectors.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global technical strategy.
• Structure and lead an international network of technical experts.
• Promote innovation with digital tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Innovation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

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Global Technical Director - Service Line Water, Environment and Energy Transition, London

Client: Egis Group

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 53b6ec10fa33

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Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

The Global Technical Director of the Water, Environment and Energy Transition Service Line plays a key role in developing and optimizing technical expertise across water, environment and energy projects worldwide. Reporting to the Global Director of the WEET Service Line, the Technical Director ensures excellence, innovation, and quality across all markets. This role involves close collaboration with operational and technical teams in various regions while leading a global network of technical experts.

The Global Technical Director of the WEET Line is responsible for defining and implementing a global technical strategy that addresses ecological & energy transition, emerging eco-conception & construction models. The Director ensures project quality standards are met while fostering synergies and sharing best practices across regions.

Responsibilities:

1. International technical vision and strategy:
   • Develop and implement a global technical strategy for the WEET Service Line, considering industry trends such as sustainability, ecological transition, energy efficiency, new construction models, and digital integration, aligned with the digital director of the SL.
   • Ensure technical consistency and standards compliance of projects at international and local levels.
2. Global technical network management:
   • Structure and lead an international network of technical experts, promoting knowledge exchange and best practices in collaboration with Business Line Technical Direction.
   • Leverage regional expertise to address complex project needs and ensure high technical performance.
   • Define expertise needs and lead development plans (recruitment, M&A) with regional input.
   • Oversee feedback processes and disseminate lessons learned across regions.
3. Technical excellence and innovation:
   • Guarantee application of best technical practices through audits, incident tracking, and control procedures.
   • Promote innovation, especially through digital tools (BIM, AI, automation) in collaboration with Group Innovation and Digital Direction, as well as eco-conception.
   • Define a technological roadmap aligned with group strategies.
4. Synergies and international cooperation:
   • Collaborate with other Service Lines to develop synergies and share expertise on high-value projects.
   • Contribute to the SL's global strategy, including acquisitions, due diligence, and strategic partnerships.
   • Represent Egis’s technical expertise externally and promote the group's capabilities.
   • Build partnerships with key environmental and water actors.
5. Resource management and skill development:
   • Support recruitment, development, and management of technical experts globally.
   • Ensure ongoing skill development through training and fostering a culture of innovation.
   • Align resources with project needs in production, innovation, and commercial performance.
   • Promote production centers and Centers of Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent, with extensive experience in Water and/or Environment sectors, especially technical fields.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex international projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and adaptability skills in multicultural environments.
• Innovation-driven mindset capable of leading transformation efforts.

Additional Information:

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Egis is an Equal Opportunities employer. We value diversity and assess applications based on experience, criteria, and suitability. All contributions are appreciated, fostering an inclusive, respectful culture.