Technical Director

7 days ago

Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Avove Utilities Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Director to lead our Northumbrian Water (NWG) Design Team. This is a permanent position that will be based in or around our Durham office and NWG's office in Pity Me, with alternative ways of working considered.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the design input (technical, commercial, risk) into tenders in accordance with the Avove governance process.
  • Be accountable for the financial performance and monitoring of the NWG water design team.
  • Provide national technical leadership within the Water Design business.
  • Develop design services to deliver and improve technical excellence in accordance with business aspirations.
  • Undertake occasional audits to review consistency of technical delivery.
  • Lead on key business initiatives e.g. innovation, carbon etc.
  • Provision, review and updating of technical datasheets, case studies, technical papers/briefing notes as required.
  • Manage senior staff within the design team. Carryout PDRs for senior staff and drive the importance of PDRs and consistent objectives throughout the team.
  • Set the agenda in terms of culture and performance for the design team.
  • Preparation and monitoring of project budgets and staff utilisation including the reporting of project resources and finances.
  • Identify and secure specialist sub-consultant and supplier support when needed.
  • Ensure that the design team have the right skills, resources and systems to deliver the requisite design service.
  • Provide project challenge where appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations.
About You
  • A strong technical background in the design of water and wastewater, infrastructure, and non-infrastructure projects.
  • Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office suite with a basic knowledge of engineering packages such as AutoCAD.
  • Strong written and oral communication and organisational skills and to produce reports in clear concise English.
  • Proven ability to lead and work within a team environment with a dedicated approach to meet project deadlines.
  • Client focused approach to service delivery.
  • Self-motivated with the drive to achieve continuous improvement targets.
  • Strong health & safety focus.
  • Candidates should have a relevant degree qualification preferably with an additional professional qualification(s).
What We Offer

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn't fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Annual bonus
  • Company car/Car allowance
  • Private personal medical insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Family friendly policies
  • A selection of lifestyle benefit options
  • Financial wellbeing programme
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
  • We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

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