Water Design Director — Build & Lead New UK Office

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Director or Business Leader to establish and grow a new design consultancy office in the South East region. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, extensive experience in the UK water sector, and a track record of managing design and build contracts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new office and team, along with an excellent benefits package including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent package commensurate with senior level

Benefits package and workplace pension

Training and development opportunities

Exciting and challenging role

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design and delivery of capital projects in the UK water industry.
• Experience managing design and build contracts for water industry projects.
• Ability to grow and establish a new office and design team.

Responsibilities

• Select and establish a new office location.
• Recruit and lead a new and growing design team.
• Manage design and provide technical leadership.
• Conduct visits to other offices across the UK.
• Engage in client-facing and work-winning activities as appropriate.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery in accordance with time, quality, and budget.

Skills

Design management

Technical leadership

Client facing

Team recruitment and leadership

Education

Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering

Chartership with a relevant professional body

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Director or Business Leader to establish and grow a new design consultancy office in the South East region. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering, extensive experience in the UK water sector, and a track record of managing design and build contracts. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape a new office and team, along with an excellent benefits package including training and development opportunities.