Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

iO Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

iO Associates is seeking a Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering to provide technical leadership across national Water Sector projects. This senior role combines technical depth, client engagement and business growth, with UK-wide scope and a hybrid working pattern in London and the South East.

You will act as a recognised technical authority, overseeing complex multidisciplinary delivery, guiding bids and proposals, and mentoring teams to raise technical standards.

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with senior leadership experience.
• Experience in UK Water Sector (water/wastewater treatment, pumping).
• Knowledge of pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing systems; UK standards.
• Commercial awareness with client engagement and bids.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across the national Mechanical Engineering practice.
• Oversee complex multidisciplinary projects and resolve technical issues.
• Lead input into bids and proposals, build client relationships and drive growth.
• Grow Mechanical Engineering capability and mentor teams.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Client engagement

Pumps & systems

Job description

Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering | Water Sector

UK-wide – London / South East Area

Hybrid – 3 days travel/office based

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering to provide technical leadership across major UK Water Sector projects. This is a senior leadership position combining technical expertise, client engagement and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across the national Mechanical Engineering practice.
• Act as a recognised technical authority, overseeing complex multidisciplinary projects and providing solutions to challenging technical issues.
• Lead technical input into major bids and proposals, while developing client relationships and identifying business growth opportunities.
• Grow and develop the Mechanical Engineering capability, mentoring teams and driving improvements in technical standards and delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in senior technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience within the UK Water Sector is essential, particularly across water/wastewater treatment and pumping systems.
• Strong expertise in pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems, UK design standards, CDM and DSEAR.
• Commercially astute with experience in client engagement, winning proposals, business growth and leading complex multidisciplinary projects.