Head of Engineering
Core
Lead engineering vision and strategy for major water infrastructure programmes, ensuring safe, efficient, and resilient solutions for treatment, network, and growth projects.
Role type
Executive-level Head of Engineering (Infrastructure Delivery)
Builds
Major water treatment facilities, network expansions, and growth infrastructure projects
Domain
Water utilities / Civil Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic engineering leadership, design governance, technical risk management, Design & Build delivery expertise, supply chain management, safety in design, commissioning leadership, innovation sponsorship, team development
Preferred skills
Water sector experience, water recycling process knowledge, industry network relationships
Technologies
Digital construction methods, data-led approaches
Responsibilities
Set engineering standards and technical direction across major programmes; Lead engineering strategy for a circa £2bn capital investment portfolio; Champion sustainable engineering solutions optimizing whole-life cost and carbon; Ensure compliance with standards and CDM requirements; Resolve complex engineering and design challenges; Sponsor digital and modern methods of construction; Drive engineering excellence and capability development across the supply chain; Provide executive leadership for commissioning and temporary works governance; Lead innovation and research initiatives; Strengthen safety and process safety governance; Build and develop high-performing engineering teams
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship