Water Lead (Southeast)

Fyba Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water consultancy is seeking a Water Consultancy Lead for the South East of England. This permanent position focuses on establishing a new office, developing a high-performing team, and aligning design delivery with company objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic growth and talent acquisition within the water sector, with a competitive salary and a hybrid work arrangement. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in an expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic growth experience in the water sector.
• Ability to attract and recruit local talent.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the creation of a new satellite office in the South East.
• Identify, attract, and recruit local engineering and management talent.
• Direct, mentor, and develop team members.

Job description

Job Description

Water Consultancy Lead – Southern

Permanent – Competitive Salary

Location : Southeast England

Hybrid : WFH while foundations are laid in the Southeast.

Role Purpose

The Water Consultancy Lead – Southern is responsible for establishing, developing, and managing a multidisciplinary water design team in the South East. This senior leadership role focuses on strategic growth, talent acquisition, operational management, and ensuring high quality design delivery aligned with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Strategy & Team Development

• Establish and lead the creation of a new satellite office in the South East.
• Identify, attract, and recruit local engineering and management talent to build a high performing team.
• Direct, mentor, and develop team members while cultivating a positive, collaborative working culture.
• Plan and expand the team in line with strategic business goals, managing organisational structure and resource planning.
• Provide leadership to ensure alignment with company values, performance standards and strategic direction.

Design Governance & Delivery Management

• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with ESL design processes, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee production of fully integrated design deliverables that meet …