Clean Water Network Modelling Specialist - Associate Director

A leading engineering and design consultancy is looking for an experienced Clean Water Network Modelling Specialist at Associate Director level to join their water team in Manchester, with additional locations in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Peterborough, Bristol, Cardiff, Epsom, Glasgow and Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role in a growing clean water network practice, supporting many of the UK’s water companies and helping shape the leadership and development of the team as the practice expands. You’ll be a strong collaborator, supporting teams and delivering on remote projects as part of a national practice.

Responsibilities for Clean Water Network Modelling Specialist - Associate Director:

* Take the technical lead on clean water network projects, delivering smarter, faster and more reliable outcomes for clients

* Take on the Project Director role where required

* Act as Programme or Framework Manager on strategic and multi-disciplinary projects

* Lead and technically supervise a team of clean water network engineers

* Provide technical leadership and advice to help clients make better asset investment decisions

* Develop client relationships with water companies and other clients, driving growth in revenue and margin

* Support bids to win work, and identify and mitigate risks

* Promote staff development and encourage contribution to best practice forums and external profile-raising activities

* Combine traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods

* Encourage team integration and ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies

Essential Requirements for Clean Water Network Modelling Specialist - Associate Director:

* Degree qualified, with appropriate professional qualifications

* Comprehensive knowledge of the UK water sector, with a proven record of technical achievement and client satisfaction

* Experience building and calibrating network models, and using them for planning, operational and design purposes

* Experience managing Detailed Zonal Studies, Pressure Management and DMA Design

* Proven track record in business development, client management, project management and line management

* Experience implementing industry-leading and innovative solutions

* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external clients

* Flexible approach, able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary

* Full clean UK driving licence
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed