Associate Director - Mechanical Engineering

Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering (Water Industry)

Locations: UK Wide
Working Pattern: Hybrid

Overview

Are you a senior Mechanical Engineer looking to lead impactful projects within the water industry?

This is a key leadership opportunity within a well-established engineering consultancy delivering major programmes across water and wastewater infrastructure. You will play a central role in shaping sustainable solutions that support critical UK water networks and environmental resilience.

Role Overview

As Associate Director, you will provide technical and strategic leadership across complex water sector projects, driving high-quality mechanical design and delivery. You will work on large-scale programmes involving water and wastewater treatment, pumping systems, and associated infrastructure, while leading and developing engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering mechanical design across water and wastewater projects.
• Oversee design outputs including reports, drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Drive delivery of projects to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership in areas such as pumping systems, treatment processes, and chemical dosing systems.
• Support business growth through bid involvement and client engagement within the water sector.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams across regional and national functions.
• Collaborate with wider disciplines to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure compliance with UK standards, regulations, and best practices (including CDM and DSEAR).

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer status
• Strong experience delivering design within the water industry (essential)
• Proven leadership experience on large-scale infrastructure or water projects
• Expertise in mechanical systems used in water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proactive and collaborative leadership style

Why Apply?

• Senior leadership role with real influence on water infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes across the UK.
• Strong pipeline of work within the water sector.
• Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership growth.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the water industry and are ready to step into a strategic leadership role, apply now to be part of shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure.