Technical Director, Urban Drainage & Climate Resilience

HR Wallingford; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DC Pension

25 days holiday

Health & life insurance

Job summary

HR Wallingford is seeking a Technical Director (Urban Drainage) to lead our urban drainage team and shape the strategic direction of this high‑impact business. You will work with government bodies, regulators and international partners to win major projects and deliver innovative water management solutions.

The role requires Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM), strong technical credibility, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Chartered status and membership of ICE or CIWEM is expected.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong client engagement, proposal development and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the urban drainage team to drive strategic growth.
• Shape the strategic direction of the urban drainage business.
• Develop lasting relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
• Win and direct major consultancy and research projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated water management solutions.

Skills

Technical water expertise

Leadership

Client engagement

Business development

Innovation

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

InfoDrainage

GIS

Job description

HR Wallingford is seeking a Technical Director (Urban Drainage) to lead our urban drainage team and shape the strategic direction of this high‑impact business. You will work with government bodies, regulators and international partners to win major projects and deliver innovative water management solutions.

The role requires Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM), strong technical credibility, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.