Technical Director - Wastewater

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in water engineering based in Manchester is seeking a Technical Director to lead major UK wastewater programmes. You will be responsible for inspiring technical teams, driving project governance, and cultivating key client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess chartered status and extensive UK water sector experience. This role offers up to £85,000 total package and the opportunity for hybrid working.

Benefits

£4,500 allowances

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the UK water sector, preferably wastewater.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven success in work-winning, project direction, and strategic delivery.
• Knowledge of United Utilities or similar frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technical teams across wastewater and water infrastructure projects.
• Drive work-winning and bid strategies to secure and deliver key frameworks.
• Influence strategic growth and client relationships in the North West.
• Act as a senior figure within the national Water business to ensure quality.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Work-winning

Project governance

Client relationship management

Resource planning

Strategic growth

Education

Chartered status (ICE, IET, or equivalent)

Job description

Technical Director – Water (Wastewater Focus)

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £85,000 package (including £4,500 allowances) + benefits

Ever wanted to lead major UK water infrastructure programmes and shape the future of sustainable wastewater engineering? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking consultancies and leave a lasting impact on communities and projects across the North West.

The Role

As Technical Director, you’ll lead, inspire, and influence across large wastewater programmes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing technical teams across wastewater and water infrastructure projects
• Driving work-winning and bid strategies to secure and deliver key frameworks
• Taking a pivotal role in resource planning, design management, and project governance
• Influencing strategic growth and client relationships in the North West
• Acting as a senior figure within the national Water business to ensure quality, consistency, and collaboration

About You – The Right Candidate

You’re a respected technical authority who thrives on leadership and collaboration. You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in the UK water sector (preferably wastewater)
• Chartered status (ICE, IET, or equivalent)
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams
• Proven success in work-winning, project direction, and strategic delivery
• Knowledge of United Utilities or similar frameworks
• A desire to shape, influence, and grow — not just deliver

Next Steps

Are you ready to elevate your career and influence the direction of major UK water programmes?

Apply today — send your CV and a short note on why you’re the right fit for this leadership role.
Take the next confident step — lead the change that shapes tomorrow’s water networks.

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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation