Engineering Manager – Wastewater

Job Title:
Engineering Manager – Wastewater

Salary:
£65,000 – £80,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Newport, Croydon, Cambridge, Reading & London

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering a key wastewater programme as part of a major UK water consultancy framework. You’ll play a pivotal role in project leadership, technical direction, and client engagement, with the opportunity to shape future-proofed services and mentor emerging talent.

About the Client:

Our client is a globally respected engineering, management, and development consultancy with a proud track record of delivering projects that have a lasting impact on society. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, they’re committed to creating inclusive, innovative, and sustainable infrastructure solutions across industries. As an employee-owned company, they invest in their people, their clients, and their communities.

The Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for tackling water and wastewater challenges across the UK and Ireland. From preventing flooding to protecting the environment, their teams deliver full lifecycle project services-driving best-in-class outcomes and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of wastewater treatment projects within a large consultancy framework
• Manage multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Ensure technical excellence and delivery against time and budget targets
• Maintain strong relationships with client leadership in a collaborative environment
• Support bid writing, fee proposals, and quality assurance reviews
• Mentor junior team members and develop team capabilities

What Our Client is Looking For:

Essential:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised professional institution
• Strong understanding of water and/or wastewater treatment technologies
• Proven engineering leadership within the UK water sector
• Experience delivering feasibility and outline design work
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Confident in client-facing roles and site visits

Desirable:

• Experience building teams and nurturing early-career professionals
• In-depth understanding of wastewater sustainability needs in England & Wales
• Skilled technical report writing

What Our Client Offers:

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private medical cover and health cash plan
• Wellbeing support for you and your family
• Peppy menopause support

Financial Security:

• Pension match up to 7%
• Life assurance up to 6x salary
• Income protection and flexible benefits
• Company-wide bonus opportunities

Lifestyle Benefits:

• 33-35 days holiday (plus buy/sell options)
• Enhanced leave after 5 years
• Retail discounts and savings schemes

Family & Caring:

• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Shared parental leave with up to 24 weeks full pay
• Paid carers leave

Learning & Development:

• Paid professional subscriptions
• Extensive technical and soft skills training
• Mentoring and career development opportunities

Community & Belonging:

• Inclusive networks for LGBTQ+, race, disability, gender and more
• Strong focus on social impact and community benefit

Eligibility:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for Skilled Worker sponsorship, as sponsorship is not currently offered under this role.

Opportunity for Growth:

This is a rare chance to lead on a flagship framework, help shape the future of wastewater treatment in the UK, and progress into more senior leadership roles. You’ll be part of a company that genuinely empowers its people to grow, innovate and drive real change.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.