Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div><p><b>Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering (Water Industry)</b></p><p><b>Locations:</b> UK Wide<br /><b>Working Pattern:</b> Hybrid</p><p><b>Overview</b></p><p>Are you a senior Mechanical Engineer looking to lead impactful projects within the <b>water industry</b>?</p><p>This is a key leadership opportunity within a well-established engineering consultancy delivering major programmes across <b>water and wastewater infrastructure</b>. You will play a central role in shaping sustainable solutions that support critical UK water networks and environmental resilience.</p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>As Associate Director, you will provide technical and strategic leadership across complex <b>water sector projects</b>, driving high-quality mechanical design and delivery. You will work on large-scale programmes involving <b>water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and associated infrastructure</b>, while leading and developing engineering teams.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering mechanical design across <b>water and wastewater projects.</b></li><li>Oversee design outputs including reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.</li><li>Drive delivery of projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.</li><li>Provide technical leadership in areas such as <b>pumping systems, treatment processes, and chemical dosing systems.</b></li><li>Support business growth through bid involvement and client engagement within the <b>water sector.</b></li><li>Mentor and develop engineering teams across regional and national functions.</li><li>Collaborate with wider disciplines to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UK standards, regulations, and best practices (including CDM and DSEAR).</li></ul><p><b>About You</b></p><ul><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline</li><li>Chartered Engineer status</li><li>Strong experience delivering design within the <b>water industry (essential)</b></li><li>Proven leadership experience on large-scale infrastructure or water projects</li><li>Expertise in mechanical systems used in <b>water and wastewater treatment.</b></li><li>Strong understanding of UK design standards and regulatory frameworks</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Proactive and collaborative leadership style</li></ul><p><b>Why Apply?</b></p><ul><li>Senior leadership role with real influence on <b>water infrastructure projects</b></li><li>Opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes across the UK.</li><li>Strong pipeline of work within the <b>water sector.</b></li><li>Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance.</li><li>Clear pathway for career progression and leadership growth.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the <b>water industry</b> and are ready to step into a strategic leadership role, apply now to be part of shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.</p><br /><p>JBRP1_UKTJ</p></div></div> Salary: GBP 60000 - 80000 per year Experience: 5 years required

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