Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering | Water Sector

UK-wide – London / South East Area

Hybrid – 3 days travel/office based

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering to provide technical leadership across major UK Water Sector projects. This is a senior leadership position combining technical expertise, client engagement and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction across the national Mechanical Engineering practice.
• Act as a recognised technical authority, overseeing complex multidisciplinary projects and providing solutions to challenging technical issues.
• Lead technical input into major bids and proposals, while developing client relationships and identifying business growth opportunities.
• Grow and develop the Mechanical Engineering capability, mentoring teams and driving improvements in technical standards and delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in senior technical leadership roles.
• Proven experience within the UK Water Sector is essential, particularly across water/wastewater treatment and pumping systems.
• Strong expertise in pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing systems, UK design standards, CDM and DSEAR.
• Commercially astute with experience in client engagement, winning proposals, business growth and leading complex multidisciplinary projects.