Associate / Technical Director

Principal Engineer / Technical Director | Water & Wastewater | BelfastVickerstock are working in partnership with an established multidisciplinary consultancy to recruit a Principal Engineer through to Technical Director level to join their Belfast team.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description. This is a senior appointment supporting the development and delivery of a major new processing facility within the water and wastewater sector.

The consultancy has been appointed as Technical Lead and Project Manager on the programme, which represents one of the most significant capital projects currently being developed in the sector. For the successful Engineer, this provides an opportunity to take a leading technical role on a large and complex infrastructure project, working from the development and design stages through the wider project lifecycle.

The preference is for a Civil Engineer with significant water and wastewater experience, although experienced Mechanical Engineers with the appropriate sector and project background will also be considered. The level of appointment is deliberately flexible.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Principal Engineers through to established Technical Directors, with the scope and responsibilities shaped accordingly. Why this opportunity? Take a leading role on a major new water and wastewater processing facilityWork on one of the most significant capital projects currently being developed in the sectorJoin the consultancy acting as Technical Lead and Project Manager for the programmeBecome involved at a key stage in the development of a long-term infrastructure projectWork across technically complex, multidisciplinary engineering requirementsSignificant interaction with the client, specialist consultants and wider project stakeholdersOpportunity to join anywhere from Principal Engineer through to Technical Director levelLong-term opportunity to influence both the project and the continued development of the consultancy's water capabilityYour new role As Principal Engineer / Technical Director, you will provide senior technical leadership across the development and delivery of the new processing facility.

The exact remit will reflect your experience and level of appointment, but responsibilities will include: Providing technical leadership across a major water and wastewater capital projectLeading and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activitiesDeveloping, reviewing and challenging engineering options and technical solutionsCoordinating Civil, Mechanical, Process and other specialist engineering inputsProviding technical oversight of designs, specifications, reports and project documentationManaging technical interfaces across the wider project teamWorking closely with the client, Project Managers, specialist consultants and other stakeholdersSupporting the development of practical, buildable and commercially considered engineering solutionsIdentifying and managing technical risks throughout the project lifecycleProviding technical assurance and reviewing engineering outputsSupporting programme, procurement and project delivery requirementsProviding guidance and technical leadership to Engineers within the wider teamAt Technical Director level, taking a broader role in client leadership, technical governance and the continued development of the consultancy's water sector capabilityWhat you will need to succeedDegree qualified in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant engineering disciplineSignificant experience within the water and wastewater sectorStrong technical understanding of major water or wastewater treatment and infrastructure projectsExperience delivering complex multidisciplinary capital projectsAbility to provide technical leadership and coordinate multiple engineering disciplinesStrong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience operating within a consultancy, client or major contractor environmentAbility to challenge, review and provide technical assurance across engineering solutionsChartered Engineer status would be strongly preferred for appointments at this levelPrevious experience of major treatment or processing facilities would be particularly advantageousWhat's in it for you?

Senior appointment from Principal Engineer through to Technical Director levelCompetitive salary and package reflecting experience and seniorityLeading role on one of the most significant capital projects currently being developed in the sectorOpportunity to work within the Technical Lead and Project Management consultancy teamHybrid workingSignificant technical, client and project leadership responsibilityLong-term progression within an established multidisciplinary consultancyFor a confidential discussion about this opportunity, or similar senior Water, Civil and Mechanical Engineering appointments across Northern Ireland and Ireland, please contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment. Discipline(s): Built EnvironmentJob type: Permanent

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