Associate International Cleanwater Consultant/Engineer

We are currently working with one of the world's leading multidisciplinary engineering consultanies as they look to add an Associate International Cleanwater Consultant/Engineer to their division in Central London. Other locations are available, including the likes of Epsom and Cambridge.

The role will sit within the Asset Planning & Solutions practice of the consultancy's Infrastructure division. The role would suit a specialist cleanwater / network expert who enjoys taking ownership of projects, managing teams and mentoring staff to help deliver successful projects and further expand our stormwater drainage capability. The role will require some international travel, working in either one of the consultancy's overseas office or client's offices, with the potential for short term secondments. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development and training for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• The services offered to their clients require them to be able to deliver in an agile and future-facing environment. The following are therefore examples of the type of responsibilities and requirements we seek / need you to have, working as part of their dynamic multidisciplinary utility consultancy and advisory team.
• Lead on project delivery across international project lifecycles: masterplans, strategic and feasibility studies, front-end to concept design and construction support.
• Lead on work winning through bid management; production of proposals, fees, scope definition, and quality answers in response to client tenders, in accordance with the internal bid management system.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment across teams Worldwide, including the UK, Middle East, India and US, to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Lead the efficient delivery of projects to meet programme and budget, complying with the consultancy's business management systems.
• Advise and support design teams in the integration of sustainable cleanwater infrastructure design concepts for masterplans and feasibility studies focussing on demand calculations, circular economy principles, alternative water reuse, treatment requirements and sustainable cleanwater network elements.
• Produce and review conceptual designs, drawings and report writing to support sustainable integrated designs of masterplans and feasibility studies.
• Lead on the quality and safe design of technical solutions for projects in accordance with relevant design standards and codes, with a drive for shaping projects and masterplans towards a Net Zero Water framework.
• Champion the application of digital initiatives and innovative advances in water sector solutions.
• Mentoring and line management responsibilities of team members from graduates to senior staff.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the water environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the water environment faces.
• A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for their clients.
• Extensive hands-on experience of project and bid delivery and leadership in the cleanwater sector Worldwide (UK and Middle East region particularly), and the ability to respect and work well with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Good amount of experience in water network planning / large scale masterplans and sustainable urban development - overseas experience would be an advantage.
• Member of a recognised professional body (ICE or CIWEM).
• A strong technical cleanwater background at strategic masterplanning scale including knowledge of relevant UK and international codes and standards, for water and cleanwater infrastructure and / or non-infrastructure assets.
• Experience of working with hydraulic and hydrological models, including GIS software and industry standard design packages.
• Highly motivated, organised and with a strong desire to promote technical excellence within project teams and wider comapny team/practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently within a multidisciplinary team including with clients, contractors and colleagues alike.
• Track record of innovation in the water sector - digital advances, circular water principles, low carbon, new materials, prefabrication etc.
• Flexible approach to work type and locations for project assignments, with a willingness to travel on short or long-term overseas assignments is essential.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and budget.

Company benefits include a double matched pension contribution up to 10%, private medical insurance, bespoke tailored benefits, hybrid working, as well as the opportunity to purchase up to 15 additional days of annual leave on top of the standard 25 days.

This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed. If you think your experience matches up well, please click apply or reach out to Jamie Will at Calibre Search.

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