Head of water jobs in United Kingdom

Lead Process Engineer - Waste Water As an integral part of the delivery of both our existing portfolio of high profile projects and our strategic high value Design and Build Framework, you will have the platform and opportunity to really grow your career in the Water Industry. Working alongside Head of Discipline and Process Engineering Director, as the Process Lead for our Jacobs Framework team you will facilitate and promote the optimisation of the process engineering function of a the Framework programme. As the key point of contact across stakeholders, including: Customer, Design and Engineering; you will collaborate cross-porogramme to design, develop and implement intiatives focussed on new methodologies, technical solutions, outputs and services across the Design, Build, Systems Integration, Process Improvement and Asset Managegement of Waste and Clean Water CAPEX programmes. As the key interface across multi disciplinary teams in this role your remit will include: • Project Manage multi-disciplined teams, delivering excellence for our clients across all phases of a project lifecycle., • Lead cross functional innovative Engineering and Technology initiatives, indentifying and delivering opportunities to maximise Client value., • Foster a partnership working relationship with Clients, Partners and Stakeholders., • Facilitate the development of process flow diagrams and layout plans., • Coordinate the selection of appropriate treatment technologies (e.g., MBR, SBR)., • Develop and implement corrective actions to restore optimal performance., • Identify and disseminate key information and across varying audiences, • Mentor, coach and support both the skills and career development of colleagues and peers. We are eager to hear from problem solvers, solutions driven proactive candidates who have a background in:, • Leading multi-disciplinary design teams in the Water sector., • Water and/or wastewater networks ., • Water and/or wastewater treatment plant., • Mass water conveyance., • Heat transfer., • Bioresource., • Project Engineering/Management, • Waste to Energy A Masters Degree or equivalent in Chemical or Environmental Engineering and Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institute, would be beneficial. #LI-NM1 Warrington|Cheshire|United Kingdom Manchester|Greater Manchester|United Kingdom Newcastle Upon Tyne|Tyne and Wear|United Kingdom Leeds|West Yorkshire|United Kingdom Glasgow|Lanarkshire|United Kingdom London|Greater London|United Kingdom Chemical Water

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science® to improve the quality of life around the world. We believe our employees are the key to our success. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and the dedication of our employees-28,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is a global leader in several markets. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. Our Solutions In a complex world with competing demands for limited resources, Tetra Tech offers clear solutions made possible with sound science, understanding, innovation, and industry-leading approaches. Below are some key markets and services where we use our Leading with Science® approach to meet our clients' needs. • Biodiversity, • Climate Services, • Defence Services, • Design and Engineering, • Disaster Recovery and Emergency Management, • Energy, • Environment, • High Performance Buildings, • Infrastructure, • International Development, • Management Consulting, • Mining and Manufacturing, • Resource Management, • Solid Waste Solutions, • Surveying and Mapping, • Transportation, • Technology Solutions, • Water We embark on our journey in the UK and Europe in an incredibly strong position and have already seen significant and sustained growth. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director or Associate Director to join the leadership team in Tetra Tech's Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) business. Reporting into the Head of Planning, the role will focus on the growth and diversification of our Development Consent Order (DCO) portfolio. The DCO Lead will be an experienced Planner, EIA or environmental professional, with a strong track record of delivering Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) consents.. They will lead on the delivery of DCO to new and existing clients and provide expert advice on the DCO process to internal and external stakeholders. The role will focus on combining and, importantly, growing our workload in this area, collaborating with colleagues domestically and globally, building this strategically important business line for our ESP business. Focusing on growth sectors including e.g. nuclear, transport, energy and infrastructure. In addition to service delivery responsibilities, the candidate will need to demonstrate excellent business development, commercial management and team leadership capabilities. With energy, insight and the right mix of experience, expertise and strategic leadership, the team offers an excellent basis on which to develop and build an exciting future alongside the other parts of ESP. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the DCO offering in the Environment, Sustainability and Planning Business Unit., • Grow the DCO offering and harness our capabilities, expand and diversify services, set goals and objectives aligned with Tetra Tech's strategy for growth and business improvement., • Lead and co-ordinate our DCO related business development and client relationship management, promoting our services and wider business at every opportunity, undertaking initiatives to actively raise our profile both internally and externally., • Develop the strategic vision for our DCO business building on the Environment, Sustainability and Planning Business Unit Strategic Plan, with associated business case and KPIs. Monitor progress against these KPIs reporting to Senior Leadership on performance., • Inform the direction of the team to align with the business strategy and market conditions., • Deliver profitable performance and ensure that the implementation of financial and cost controls result in effective, timely and accurate monitoring of project delivery, • Develop, optimise and own a portfolio and pipeline of fee-earning work and client relationships, leading by example and structuring delivery of the wider portfolio and pipeline of fee-earning work across your direct and wider virtual Tetra Tech team, • Lead, inspire and mentor team members to work coherently as a team, leveraging expertise and resources from across the wider business., • Act as a subject matter expert and the Tetra Tech 'go to' person for all things DCO related and provide thought leadership within the industry., • Act as a role model for professional standards and behaviours within the business, seeking ways to work collaboratively with other operating units in the best interest of the business. Promoting a culture of technical excellence across all aspects of delivery., • Represent the business through wider sector initiatives, showing strong leadership and technical expertise., • Compliance with commercial and operational governance processes (Policy 100), ensuring risks are minimised., • Full financial accountability for successful delivery of the strategy. Experience You must be self-motivated, professional, enthusiastic, determined, and resilient with an ability to inspire and be able to demonstrate that you have: • Experience of operating to a very high standard with the private sector with extensive knowledge of market conditions, opportunities and competition, • Extensive relevant consultancy experience of navigating the DCO process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP), • A proven track record in winning frameworks and projects via competitive tender processes, managing major projects and frameworks and of leading a suite of multi-disciplinary projects across a large organisation, • A positive reputation in the sector with a wide stakeholder (client) base and excellent interpersonal, business development and communication skills, • The ability to think strategically, • A high level of financial acumen, • Have the ability to inspire, encourage, develop and lead colleagues at all levels, • Can positively represent Tetra Tech in the highly competitive consultancy market Qualifications, • Relevant undergraduate degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or, equivalent, • Post graduate qualifications in a relevant subject, • Chartered membership of an appropriate professional body such as RTPI Tetra Tech's approach is to nurture and develop our people at all levels so there will be opportunities for professional development, mentoring and to diversify experience.We have clearly defined career frameworks for each technical team so progression can be openly discussed and supported both for this role and for the other members of the team. We give our people the flexibility to manage their work and life responsibilities simultaneously.We offer agile working to empower our teams to decide when, where and how to work while still offering our clients the best possible service.We encourage participation in our Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity groups to establish our business as a more diverse and inclusive organisation and promote a wellbeing culture by providing access to information and resources.We offer volunteer days, birthday holiday and a range of attractive flexible benefits to suit each individual. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable and responsible development of projects. Your expertise, leadership, and commitment to high standards will contribute to the success of Tetra Tech, the promotion of responsible decision-making, and the protection of our natural resources. Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

About the Trust We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Our role and opportunity The Trust holds the most comprehensive historic collection of inland waterways material in the world. It consists of over 18,000 accessioned objects – including sixty-eight historic boats. It is Accredited and Designated as being of national significance, with many of the boats on the National Historic Ships Register, with twelve vessels part of the National Historic Fleet. Working in the Collections Team the role will develop, manage, and care for the objects belonging to the Trust in accordance with Museum Accreditation and Designated status. They will help make accessible the collections in ways that realise their potential to enrich people’s lives and contribute to the wider success and resilience of the Trust. The ideal applicant will have experience in a museum collections/curatorial team, working with (and managing where appropriate) large groups of volunteers, and be confident interacting with a variety of our stakeholders. Find our more via our website. We are currently seeking a National Collections Manager who will: • Be responsible for safeguarding the Trust ‘s collection of artefacts for users and future users to enjoy. The collection is held at Trust’s three museums at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester and Stoke Bruerne, with large off-site stores at Ellesmere Port and Gloucester., • Balance high standards of care and conservation with access, learning and enjoyment., • Ensure that the museum collection is managed to the nationally accepted professional standards required for an Accredited and Designated collection. This includes storage, conservation, operation, documentation and research., • Oversee budgetary allocation. Administratively based at Ellesmere Port or Gloucester, there will be the expectation to travel between sites (Ellesmere Port, Gloucester and Stoke Bruerne) to attend meetings or to conduct fieldwork. This will involve helping support the Trust’s visitor attractions containing collections items on the national canal network. About the role Key accountabilities: • To lead on ensuring that the care of the Collection meets national sector standards. This includes producing and implementing collections policies., • To lead on the strategic development of the museum collection, including collections acquisition, disposal, information, care, and access., • Be responsible for the delivery of policy and strategy relating to the management and development of the collection., • To be responsible for the conservation of the collection working with technical staff and volunteers., • Coordinate with Museum team regarding the display, interpretation, and exhibition of the collection, including involvement with the development of permanent displays and temporary exhibitions., • Team building and management of staff involved with care and operation of collections., • Manage and deliver specific collections projects, large and small, including conservation., • Lead on grant applications for collections activity., • Raise the profile of the Collections Team and enhance their professional standing within the museum sector., • Maintain key relationships with:, • Head of Heritage & Collections., • Collections Technician Digital Development., • Collections Technician Preventative Conservation., • Collections Officers North and South., • Volunteering leader., • Attractions Managers: North East, East Midlands, Wales and South West., • Museum managers, colleagues and volunteers on our sites., • Regional fundraising colleagues., • Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times. Technical: • Post graduate qualification in relevant discipline, for example heritage sector with an emphasis on museum/cultural heritage/collections sectors., • Substantial experience of managing historic collections, preferably in social and industrial history., • Substantial knowledge and experience of best practice in collections management., • Experience of working to the Accreditation Standard., • Experience of interpreting collections., • Experience of fundraising and grant applications., • Knowledge of best practice in volunteer management., • Leading teams. Substantial experience of motivating staff and team building., • Able to plan and prioritise work, to work under pressure and to deadlines., • Able to work within small teams, organise own and others’ work., • Strong verbal, numeric and written communication skills. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What we offer In addition to your salary of £49,000, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance of £450 per month, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here via our website. Summary: • Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%., • 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme., • Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home., • Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters., • Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme., • 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc. At the Trust, we empower our people to flow and thrive both on and off the water. Our colleagues enjoy a variety of benefits that enhance their lives while working in a place that positively impacts others. We take pride in our people, protecting heritage and preserving wildlife, and we’re all about the future of our colleagues and the future generations who love and use our network. Inspired by people, we harness the different ways of working and thinking, ensuring our teams grow and reach their full potential. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: ___

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We are seeking an experienced Rail HSQE Advisor to help manage all aspects of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental compliance within our Rail division, reporting into our Senior HSQE Manager. The successful candidate will act as the Responsible Person for health and safety, ensuring that all operations meet legislative requirements and industry best practices, while driving a positive safety culture across the organisation. Responsibilities: Health & Safety Leadership • Act as the Responsible Person for all health and safety matters, on-site Fire Warden, and First Aider., • Oversee and manage all HSQE and CDM aspects of work, acting as Principal Designer, CDM Advisor, and Principal Contractor under CDM 2015 regulations., • Lead accident and near-miss investigations, interviewing witnesses, preparing reports, and issuing findings to Head Office and clients., • Conduct site inspections (day and sometimes night as-hoc) to assess safety and quality compliance, issuing Safety Bulletins and Alerts to the workforce and subcontractors., • Chair HSQE Committee meetings and attend senior management forums to provide leadership on HSQE strategy., • Manage and ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 certifications, SSIP memberships, and RISQS requirements under Network Rail standards., • Carry out internal process audits and coordinate third-party audits with accreditation bodies., • review of the Quality Management System (QMS), Safety Management System (SMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and all associated documentation, risk assessments, RAMS, COSHH, and manual handling assessments., • Deliver HSQE inductions for all new starters and oversee ongoing workforce training requirements, • Research, develop, and deliver in-house training programs, including practical safety demonstrations and DSE assessments., • Act as divisional document controller, maintaining controlled forms and registers., • Develop new policies, procedures, manuals, and processes to support business strategy., • Review and approve project-specific RAMS and permits for all works., • Coordinate Temporary Works arrangements and maintain scaffolding registers., • Conduct regular yard walk-rounds, visual inspections for asbestos, legionella, housekeeping, fire safety, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment., • Manage monthly data trackers, site inspection findings, vehicle inspections, and non-conformance analysis, providing regular reports to Head Office., • Assist with PQQ management and tender submissions from a HSQE perspective., • Maintain and review annual Business Continuity Plans for contract-specific operations About you: • Working towards Nebosh Diploma, NVQ certificate (desirable but not essential), • TechIOSH working towards GradIOSH, • Member of professional body such as IIRSM or IOSH -desirable but not essential, • Experience in utilities including Rail, water, and wastewater, • 2 years’ experience in a similar type of role (desirable), • Good computer skills and working on various software packages., • Good communication skills both internal and external lines of communication, • Able to be field based and travel to different sites daily (Driving Licence essential) What we offer: • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays, • Company car or car allowance, • Pension scheme, • Death in service, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Opportunity to work with a leading water utility network About the Lanes Group: The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are working with a leading provider of specialist healthcare services to recruit a Head of Facilities and Biomedical Technicians — a key strategic and operational leadership role responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and effective estates, facilities, and renal technical services across a national network of patient treatment centres. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior post with broad scope, combining hard and soft facilities management with technical leadership of biomedical engineering teams, supporting vital services that make a real difference to thousands of patients. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership • Develop and deliver estates and technical services strategies aligned to organisational goals., • Act as an Authorised/Responsible Person for critical areas (e.g., water safety, medical gases, fire, dialysis water systems)., • Lead compliance with HTMs, HBNs, NHS Premises Assurance Model, and other regulations., • Oversee the Business Continuity Plan and lead on estate-related risk management. Facilities Management • Lead the delivery of all hard and soft FM services (building maintenance, cleaning, waste, utilities, security, etc.)., • Ensure strong planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responsive repair regimes., • Drive environmental sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives. Biomedical Technical Services • Manage a national team of Biomedical Technicians servicing specialist renal equipment, dialysis machines, and water treatment systems., • Ensure equipment meets MHRA standards and clinical service requirements., • Collaborate with clinical teams to align technical support with patient care needs. Finance and Risk • Manage departmental budgets, capital planning, and procurement processes., • Ensure value for money and contract efficiency., • Maintain a robust risk register and lead incident investigations where necessary., • People Leadership, • Lead, support, and develop high-performing facilities and biomedical teams., • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth. Stakeholder Engagement • Act as a key contact for external inspections (e.g., CQC, HSE) and internal audits., • Contribute to capital developments and transformation programmes. What Our Client is Looking For: Essential: • Degree in Engineering, Estates/Facilities Management, or a related field., • Extensive experience in healthcare estates/facilities leadership., • Proven experience with renal technical systems and biomedical teams., • Deep understanding of HTMs, HBNs, and NHS estate compliance standards., • Budget management and capital project delivery experience., • NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH membership. Desirable: • Postgraduate qualification in management or leadership., • AP/RP status in key areas (e.g., water, ventilation, dialysis)., • Membership of relevant professional bodies (IHEEM, IET, etc.)., • Experience delivering sustainability-focused estate strategies., • Track record of driving cultural and operational change. Why Apply? This is a career-defining leadership role at the heart of a purpose-driven organisation. You'll play a pivotal part in ensuring safe, high-quality environments for patients and staff, while leading the evolution of technical and estates services in a complex healthcare setting. You’ll be part of a highly supportive leadership team that values professional development, autonomy, and innovation — and be given the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure and renal support services nationwide. Apply Now If you're ready to step into a role where your financial expertise, leadership and commercial acumen will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please contact the Maxwell Stephens team on 02071184848, or send your CV to

Senior Mechanical Project Manager Location: London / Oxford / Working from home Salary: Up to £80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Benefits Contact: Sean Hitchman – 020 7932 2800 / The Company Our client is a well-established Mechanical Contractor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. With a current annual turnover of £7 million and projections to hit £10 million next year, they are growing steadily and sustainably. They specialise in Commercial and Healthcare refurbishment projects valued up to £2 million and employ over 30 dedicated professionals across their operations. The Opportunity Due to continued growth, the company is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join their team and work closely with the Head of Projects. This role offers a blend of site-based and remote working and is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on project delivery and strategic oversight. The you will generally spend 2 days a week in Oxford, 2/3 days in London or Working from home. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage a £1M hospital refurbishment project in Oxford (including chillers, pipework installations, crane lifts, etc.) – 2 days/week on-site, • Oversee a smaller London-based project with remaining time split between site visits and working from home, • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior Project Managers, • Conduct regular site inspections and ensure all work meets quality and compliance standards, • Maintain strong relationships with clients through regular communication and on-site presence, • Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, • Uphold health & safety standards (SSSTS/SMSTS and CSCS required) About You • Minimum 10 years’ experience within mechanical contracting or building services, • Background as a time-served mechanical tradesperson – hands-on experience highly valued, • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems (heating, ventilation, chilled water, etc.), • Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and support less experienced PMs, • Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills Salary & Benefits Up to £80,000 per annum (depending on experience) £5,000 Car Allowance Travel Expenses 20 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Pension Scheme Company Laptop & Mobile Phone Clear route for career progression Please contact Sean Hitchman on 020 7932 2800 or email for a confidential discussion.

We have an exciting opportunity to come in and lead our work on energy, water and transport while our Head of Infrastructure is on maternity leave. UK's Smart Infrastructure & Systems Programme is where members (typically leading tech companies) come together to promote digitalisation of infrastruct

My Client is recruiting for an Associate Director Electrical Engineering in the Water Sector Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on.It&#

We have an exciting opportunity to come in and lead our work on energy, water and transport while our Head of Infrastructure is on maternity leave. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to refle

The Head of Programmes leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of all Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects within Just a Drop. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Please apply by submitting a CV, and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining your

As our Head of Environment, based in the UK, you will report to the Regional Service Line Director (RSLD) for Water, Environment and Energy Transition (WEET) and help grow the team and the business, building on the capabilities of Egis environmental professionals around the world. Head of Environmen

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Water Treatment Engineer Department: Support Engineer Employment Type: Full Time Location: London, UK Description Water Treatment Technician / Engineer Site: Mobile within zone 1 / Central London Based at Head Office Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 - 37.5 hours, Role and Responsibilities: You will report direct to our Water Treatment Consultant, and you will have ownership of the water treatment tasks on several of our sites within Central London. Tasks include • Closed circuit sampling • Closed circuit analysis (mini-lab / photometer) • Domestic water samples • CWST inspections & sampling • Transportation of samples to laboratory drop off points (Moorgate) • Softener testing and basic inspections • Chlorine dioxide testing • Chemical dosing (closed circuits) • Sidestream filter inspections/ changes • Logbook inspections / audits • Completion of job sheets / records • TMV testing & servicing • Data entry from laboratory reports to trending sheets (excel) • Cooling tower dosing equipment servicing & repairs The role will have the ability to develop with the successful candidate, to allow focus on their skillset. The role will be based at our Head Office, with travel to different sites daily. Company Benefits Season Ticket Loan (after 6 months' service) After probation: Cycle to Work Scheme • Rewards Gateway platform Auto Enrolment Pension Private Medical Insurance - Inc Dental, Optical and audio Death in Service (Salary x 2)