Regional Engineering Manager

Rullion; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering design consultancy in South East England seeks an experienced Head of Water / Regional Water Engineering Lead. This permanent role offers a chance to establish and lead a new design office, grow a high-performing team, and ensure compliance in all design outputs. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in regulated environments and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The role offers a salary starting from £80,000+, depending on experience and provides flexibility in engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within a regulated engineering environment.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex projects.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a South East water design office.
• Build, lead, and grow a multidisciplinary design team.
• Identify, attract, and retain high-calibre engineering and management talent.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Managing multidisciplinary design teams

Mentoring and developing team members

Strong IT and digital design capability

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering or equivalent experience

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership

Job description

💧 Head of Water / Regional Water Engineering Lead – South East England

Permanent or Outside IR35 | Salary Guide : £80,000+ (DOE)

Our client, a leading multi‑disciplinary engineering design consultancy, is establishing a new satellite office in South East and is seeking an experienced Head of Water / Regional Water Engineering Lead to build, lead, and grow a high‑performing multidisciplinary water design team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity, suitable for candidates seeking either a permanent role or an Outside IR35 contract , offering genuine influence over team structure, culture, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a South East water design office
• Build, lead, and grow a multidisciplinary design team
• Identify, attract, and retain high‑calibre engineering and management talent
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
• Plan and scale the team in line with strategic business objectives
• Ensure all design deliverables meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Drive integrated, compliant, and timely design outputs
• Promote best practice, appropriate software tools, and effective design processes
• Manage design change control and maintain accurate project documentation

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience within a regulated engineering environment
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex projects
• Degree or HND in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards chartership
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Strong IT and digital design capability

Preferred / Desirable

• Significant experience within the regulated water sector
• Experience establishing or growing new teams or satellite offices

Why Join?

• Lead a new, strategically important South East office
• and grow a high‑performing, multidisciplinary water design team
• Join a respected and expanding consultancy with a strong project pipeline
• Flexible location across South East England
• Flexible engagement : Permanent or Outside IR35
• Salary guide from £80,000+ , dependent on experience

📩 Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.