Head of Technical

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Natural Resources sector is seeking a Head of Technical to drive innovative solutions across water frameworks. This role involves strategic leadership, compliance oversight, and collaboration with various teams to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and proven leadership experience in managing complex water assets. Join us to make a significant impact in the water industry!

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex water and wastewater assets.
• Leadership experience managing national teams and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing innovative process solutions across water frameworks.
• Overseeing deployment of technical and process improvements.
• Strategic leadership for MEICA strategy in water and wastewater projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

Degree or HNC in Engineering

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Posted:

17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Technical

We're looking for a Head of Technical to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks - Water division.

Location: Any location within the United Kingdom, with travel to Kier’s operational teams across the UK.

Hours: 45 hours per week

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing innovative process solutions, methods, and technological advances across water frameworks.
• Developing, rolling out, and updating Operating Procedures, Minimum Standards, & Guidance Notes specific to MEICA processes.
• Overseeing deployment of technical and process improvements ensuring compliance with engineering standards, regulations, and operational excellence.
• Strategic leadership including developing a national MEICA strategy for water and wastewater projects.
• Technical oversight of Kier’s water business unit’s compliance with NICEIC, DSEAR, and ATEX regulations.
• Project delivery in collaboration with design, construction, commissioning, planning, quality, and estimating teams.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree or HNC in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, or related). Chartered status desirable.
• Proven experience managing complex water and wastewater assets.
• Leadership experience managing national teams and multiple projects.

We welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every criterion, please apply and let’s chat.

Explore more about our water business, project portfolios, and career opportunities on our website.

Join us today and start your rewarding career!

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of tailored benefits. More information can be found on our website.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees shape our D&I initiatives, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure fair consideration for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.

We look forward to your application. #joinkier #LI-JB4