Clean Water Network Specialist – Associate Director

AtkinsRéalis

Clean Water Network Specialist leading and supporting teams on water projects across the UK. Focusing on business performance and client relationship development in the water market sector.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the water market sector, providing technical leadership and innovative solutions while managing client relationships and project delivery. Capable of guiding teams in compliance with corporate standards and fostering staff development through training and integration.

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Technical LeadershipClient Relationship DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Water Market KnowledgeNetwork ModelingPressure ManagementDMA DesignZonal Studies DeliveryInnovative Solution DevelopmentTechnical SupervisionAsset Investment Decision SupportBidding ManagementCompliance Management

Soft Skills

Staff DevelopmentTeam IntegrationEncouragement of Best Practices

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree QualifiedProfessional Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Clean Water EngineeringWater Company ClientsCorporate StandardsBest Practice Forums

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assume Technical Lead role on projects
Undertake Project Director roles when required
Actively encourage staff to participate in internal best practice forums
Promote staff development through training
Actively encourage Team integration
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies
Client Relationship Development with key Water Company and non-Water Company clients
Management/technical support of bidding opportunities to win work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comprehensive knowledge of the water market sector
Excellent technical skills
Proven track record of business development, client management, project management and line management
Degree qualified
Appropriate professional qualifications
Management and technical supervision of a team of clean water Network engineers
Implementation of industry leading solutions
Development of innovative solutions
Building and calibrating network models
Using network models for planning, operational and design purposes
Management of Detailed Zonal Studies delivery, Pressure Management and DMA Design
Technical Leadership providing direction and advice to clients for better asset investment decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Opportunities for training and professional development to grow skills and expertise
Combine hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance personal life.