Water Engineer

CompanyKintec Global Recruitment

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Occupation Type

Water and sewerage plant operatives

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

Job Title

Water Consultancy Lead – London

Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement

London-based leadership role with site visits; hybrid working available

Job Overview

We are seeking a senior leader to establish and lead a new water design team in the South East. This role offers the opportunity to build a satellite office from the ground up, shape strategic direction, and lead a multidisciplinary capability supporting clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Create and establish a new satellite office in the South East
Identify, attract, and retain engineering and management talent
Lead, develop, and manage the team while maintaining a positive, collaborative culture
Plan team growth in line with strategic business objectives
Manage organisational structure and ensure resource alignment
Ensure work is carried out using agreed design processes and procedures
Ensure design deliverables meet safety, quality, and integration requirements

Ensure design packages are produced within agreed timescales and allocated hours

Ensure the team uses appropriate technical standards, best practices, and software tools

Record all project changes relating to design packages

Provide senior technical guidance and leadership across projects

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a regulated engineering sector such as water, oil and gas, nuclear, highways, or bridges
Graduate or HND in a relevant engineering discipline
Strong IT capability
Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and technical delivery
Experience building teams and developing engineering capability
Significant experience in the regulated water industry
Chartered or working towards chartership with an engineering or management institution
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Technical leadership and problem-solving
Team development and people management
Results-focused and strategic thinker

Why Consider This Role

Lead the creation of a new water design office in the South East
Build and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team
Shape technical and strategic direction in a regulated engineering environment
Work on a diverse range of water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects