Water Process Lead

Affordable Houses Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Water Process Lead, where you'll drive growth and innovation in the UK Water Sector. This exciting role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to address sustainability challenges and enhance client relationships. You'll leverage your expertise to support business development and contribute to significant projects that impact communities and the environment. With a commitment to a sustainable future, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about water engineering and eager to take on new challenges, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Water Sector with a focus on sustainability challenges.
• Demonstrable consultancy experience and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Support business development and contribute to UK Water Strategy.
• Manage and deliver projects with a focus on innovation.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Process Engineering Design

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Education

BEng in Chemistry

MEng in Biology

Chartered Membership (IChemE, CIWEM, ICE)

Job description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Job Description

Are you ready to be a key member of our Water team, driving growth, innovation and sustainability in the UK Water Sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing and innovative team. As our Water Process Lead, based in the UK, you will report to the Director of Water and help grow the team and the business, building on the capabilities of Egis water and engineering professionals around the world.

As an ambitious professional with plenty of experience, you will have a background in the UK Water Sector with a good understanding of the challenges it faces as it adapts to a changing climate and increasing population. Your role will involve working with the UK Director of Water to help foster growth within our core team, collaborating with peers across all disciplines and developing existing and new relationships with clients to maximize our combined offerings and secure new wins.

What you’ll do

• Network and support business development opportunities
• Contribute to UK Water Strategy to identify growth areas and opportunities
• Support in recruitment and development of team
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
• Provide technical and expert advice to clients, manage and deliver projects
• Collaborate with wider Egis teams to develop market leading and innovative services to our clients

Key Attributes

• Hands on, delivery and client focused
• Energised with a positive and strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with and manage internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent business development and work winning skills
• People management and team leadership experience
• Decisive and calm under pressure

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Chemistry, Biology or related Engineering disciplines
• Chartered member of a professional institution such as IChemE, CIWEM, ICE etc.
• Demonstrable client, contractor or consultancy experience in UK Water Sector
• Experience with process engineering design, particularly within water and wastewater treatment projects
• Experience in the design of water and wastewater deliverables with multi-disciplinary knowledge and teamwork, including environmental and sustainability aspects
• Knowledge of current UK water industry standards and regulations
• Experience of each stage in the design cycle from concept, feasibility, detailed design, construction and commissioning
• Experience working in D&B environment

Additional Information

Please upload your Resume, Cover Letter and any other supporting documentation where asked within your application. Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role and include in your application.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.