Water Process Technology Director (Remote/Hybrid)

Binnies; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Enhanced pension

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Annual leave purchase

Career development support

Bonus opportunities

Discounts & gym

Job summary

Binnies is seeking a Director of Process Technology to lead the UK process engineering capability, shape technical direction and drive excellence. This strategic leadership role requires steering multi-site teams, growing client relationships and advancing innovation in water and wastewater treatment.

The role emphasizes design standards, governance and high-quality delivery across complex projects. The position offers remote or hybrid working in the UK, with travel to sites as required, and a

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading multidisciplinary process engineering teams within the UK water or environmental sector.
• Recognised technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment process design, optimisation and project delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience supporting business development and building strategic client relationships.
• Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) with a relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the strategic vision for Process Technology, aligned with Binnies' objectives and market direction.
• Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater treatment, biosolids, resource recovery, and emerging technologies.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Process Engineering team, including recruitment, succession planning, mentoring and development.
• Drive technical excellence through engineering standards, design guidance, knowledge sharing, process optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to ensure governance, quality assurance, risk management and optimal resource use across projects.
• Support strategic bids and major programmes by providing technical leadership and innovative client solutions.
• Champion digital delivery and standardisation of processes to improve delivery efficiency.
• Represent Binnies externally through industry forums and partnerships to strengthen reputation.

Job description

Binnies is seeking a Director of Process Technology to lead the UK process engineering capability, shape technical direction and drive excellence. This strategic leadership role requires steering multi-site teams, growing client relationships and advancing innovation in water and wastewater treatment.

The role emphasizes design standards, governance and high-quality delivery across complex projects. The position offers remote or hybrid working in the UK, with travel to sites as required, and a