Water Design Associate Director – Lead & Shape UK Projects

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the UK is looking for an Associate Director - Water Design to lead the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects. Based in Leicester/Tamworth with attendance 1–2 days per week, you will shape technical strategy, mobilise multidisciplinary teams and drive programme delivery.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of UK water industry standards; you will manage key client relationships and contribute to business

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution.
• Significant experience within the UK water sector.
• Proven leadership experience across multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions.
• Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews.
• Support business development, proposals and framework delivery.
• Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Leadership experience

Client engagement

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in the UK is looking for an Associate Director - Water Design to lead the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects. Based in Leicester/Tamworth with attendance 1–2 days per week, you will shape technical strategy, mobilise multidisciplinary teams and drive programme delivery.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of UK water industry standards; you will manage key client relationships and contribute to business