Senior Engineering & Design Manager - Water

Senior Engineering and Design Manager

Salary: Competitive salary per annum plus annual performance bonus, company car or car allowance, company pension and private medical

Location: Home-based with national travel

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

- 25 days of annual leave 

- Access to our company pension scheme

- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

- 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Provide strategic technical direction and governance for Veolia UK's water operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance across all treatment plants.

• Drive engineering excellence through innovative, commercially viable solutions while maintaining standardised design methodologies.

• Foster cross-departmental collaboration and serve as technical liaison for Veolia Group nationally and internationally.

• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team to support both existing contracts and new business opportunities.

• Oversee design quality, compliance, and risk management throughout project lifecycles.

• Ensure commercial viability and operational efficiency in all designs, from development through to safe handover.

• Drive controlled innovation while proactively managing project risks and maintaining practical, maintainable solutions

• With robust design and engineering practice, ensure the safe, economic and efficient performance of existing and new treatment plants (water and wastewater including anaerobic digestion and sludge processing) across Veolia UK.

What we're looking for;

• Expert in water/wastewater treatment plant engineering and design

• Proven ability to enhance process efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance

• Strong leadership and adaptable problem-solving skills

• Extensive industry experience in delivering technical solutions

• Deep market understanding across sectors

• Experienced in strategy, commercial bids, and financial modeling

• Strong competitor awareness and market knowledge

• Excellent client relationship management

• Robust industry network

• Strong SHEQ knowledge

• Skilled at optimising existing operations for better performance

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.