Technical Director - Water/Wastewater/Solid Waste Management

Arup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

Arup in Hong Kong seeks a senior MEICA leader to drive large-scale water, wastewater, and waste infrastructure projects across Hong Kong, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. You will act as the primary technical interface with government bodies and major contractors, delivering from feasibility through commissioning with a focus on innovation and resilience.

The role requires 20+ years of local MEICA experience, Chartered Engineer status, and deep regulatory knowledge of Hong Kong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status with relevant professional bodies.
• 20+ years’ local experience leading large water/MEICA projects.
• Post‑qualification >=10 years preferred; seniority may adjust grade.
• Proven MEICA delivery from inception to commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of HK regulatory requirements and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, and deliver large-scale MEICA solutions for water, wastewater, and waste infra.
• Be primary technical contact with government departments and contractors.
• Take roles such as Bid Manager, Project Manager, and Technical Reviewer.
• Provide technical leadership focusing on innovation and resilience.
• Oversee feasibility to handover, testing, commissioning and monitoring.
• Champion digital twins, automation, smart controls, and resource recovery.
• Mentor in-house MEICA team and drive knowledge transfer.
• Represent Arup in client meetings, negotiations, and industry forums.

Skills

Bachelor degree

Chartered engineer

20+ years

MEICA expertise

Regulatory knowledge HK

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering

Chartered Engineer certification

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world
The role will contribute to securing new fees for the Water and Resources Team, aiming to achieve ambitious income targets for the East Asia and APAC water business.

• To lead, design, and deliver large-scale MEICA solutions for major water, wastewater and waste infrastructure projects in Hong Kong, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.
• To drive the adoption of smart, resilient, and environmentally sustainable water and wastewater systems, aligning with government and regional strategic objectives.
• To mitigate operational risks, achieve compliance, and deliver measurable efficiency, sustainability, and asset renewal outcomes

The Opportunity

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact with clients, including government departments and contractors.
• Develop and sustain high-value client partnerships, building trust and promoting Arup through technical excellence.
• Take on roles such as Bid Manager, Project Manager, and Technical Reviewer on related water MEICA projects.
• Provide technical leadership for MEICA on major water, wastewater and waste infrastructure projects, focusing on innovation and resilience.
• Oversee all phases of delivery: feasibility, concept, design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, handover, and performance monitoring.
• Champion the adoption of digital twins, automation, smart controls, and resource recovery across portfolio projects.
• Build and mentor the in-house MEICA team, supporting knowledge transfer, internal reviews, and technical mentoring initiatives.
• Represent Arup in client meetings, discussions, negotiations, technical committees, and industry forums, enhancing external reputation and influence.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer (e.g. CIWEM, IMechE, IChemE, IEEE, HKIE, ICE, or equivalent)
• 20+ years' local experience leading large-scale water, wastewater and waste projects and MEICA systems
• At least 10 years of post-qualification, less experience will be considered for a lower grade
• Proven track record of delivering MEICA systems in major water / wastewater / waste projects from inception through to testing and commissioning
• Deep knowledge of Hong Kong regulatory requirements and water / wastewater / waste project procurement.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with government departments (e.g. DSD, WSD, and EPD) and major contractors, including specialist water, E&M, and civil contractors.
• Develop and sustain high-value client partnerships, strengthening Arup’s reputation and trust through technical excellence and transparent delivery.
• Stay at the forefront of the local water market, facilitating discussions and collaborations for potential project opportunities.
• Attend industry forums and external events to enhance Arup’s external reputation and influence.
• Excellent communication skills including written and interpersonal skills

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation.