Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Technical Director - Mechanical Engineering

Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering

Locations: London, Bristol, Cardiff, or Birmingham
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum DOE

Shape the Future of Critical Infrastructure

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Director – Mechanical Engineering to join a leading global engineering consultancy delivering some of the UK’s most complex water and infrastructure projects.

This is a strategic leadership role for a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in the UK water sector. You’ll provide technical leadership, develop key client relationships, lead multidisciplinary teams, and help shape innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across major infrastructure programmes.

As Technical Director, you will:

• Lead Mechanical Engineering across major multidisciplinary projects.
• Provide technical oversight from concept through to construction and commissioning.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting business growth and strategic relationships.
• Lead technical input into bids and major project proposals.
• Drive engineering excellence, innovation, and best practice across the business.
• Mentor and develop engineering teams while strengthening technical capability.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest engineering standards.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience delivering mechanical engineering solutions within the UK water sector.
• Strong expertise in pumping systems, water and wastewater treatment, and mechanical equipment integration.
• Excellent knowledge of UK engineering standards, CDM Regulations, and DSEAR.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex infrastructure projects.
• Commercial awareness with experience supporting bids, client development, and business growth.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Lead nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Hybrid working with flexibility across UK office locations.
• Clear progression into senior technical and business leadership.
• Exposure to innovative engineering solutions and landmark UK infrastructure programmes.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader looking to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!