Water Design Lead — Associate Director (UK)

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design in the Manchester/Tamworth area. The role leads delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for major UK water utility frameworks and provides senior technical oversight across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.

The position requires chartered status, extensive UK water sector experience, and strong leadership. Attendance 1–2 days per week at the Tamworth office with good transport links from

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution.
• Significant experience within the UK water sector.
• Proven leadership across multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

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

Leadership

Water design

Civil engineering

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design in the Manchester/Tamworth area. The role leads delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for major UK water utility frameworks and provides senior technical oversight across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.

The position requires chartered status, extensive UK water sector experience, and strong leadership. Attendance 1–2 days per week at the Tamworth office with good transport links from