What Technical Leadership Jobs are in the United Kingdom?

Assystem UK Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee engineering projects. This role involves working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams, managing project risks, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. If you are passionate about engineering excellence and enjoy collaborating in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Electronics Engineer in South Wales. The role involves leading electronics and embedded firmware development, mentoring engineers, and supporting product development.

Candidates should have a strong background in electronics and experience in mentoring, alongside a practical problem-solving approach. Attractive salary, annual reviews, flexible working, and career development opportunities are offered.

• Full-time
• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Service Line: Water Technical
• Region: Europe and Africa
• Job Family: Engineering Management

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | AMP 8| SROs | Senior Leadership | Civil Design

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Egis

• London | Bristol | Manchester (Hybrid)

Egis is expanding rapidly in the UK, backed by a global team of more than 20,500 experts across 100+ countries. We design and deliver intelligent, sustainable infrastructures that address climate challenges and strengthen community resilience. As part of our fast‑growing UK Water team, you will join an agile environment where progression is quick, visibility is high, and your impact is immediate.

Why This Role?

As our EICA Engineering Lead, you’ll take a national leadership position shaping and expanding our electrical and ICA engineering capabilities. You’ll guide the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes, influence strategic decisions for high‑profile UK water clients, and play a pivotal role in embedding best practice across the business. This is your opportunity to shape direction, raise standards, and build a high‑performing EICA engineering team from the ground up.

If you’re energised by joining a fast‑growing, newly‑formed UK water practice , where you can directly influence the team’s trajectory and help shape the future of national water infrastructure, then this role offers you the platform to make a genuine, lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design Leadership

• Lead the Electrical, Instrumentations, Control and Automation (EICA) Design of municipal water and wastewater treatment projects across the UK, covering feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline and detailed design across major programmes (e.g. AMP8, WINEP, SROs, etc).
• Set and uphold the EICA design approach for treatment work: in-house standards (in line with water industry asset standards), checking, and consistency of outputs across projects and teams.
• Fulfil Designer duties under CDM 2015 for EICA systems, addressing hazardous area, electrical and control system risks and contributing to coordinated project-level design risk management.
• Take ownership of the EICA scope within multidisciplinary delivery, driving clear decisions on operability, maintainability, access, and whole-life performance.
• Lead and assure core EICA deliverables, including development and review of technical specifications, calculations, reports, control philosophies, user requirement specifications, schedules, network architecture drawings, and associated design documentation; support inspection, testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and commissioning activities for ICA systems where required.

Client Engagement & Delivery

• Act as a senior client-facing technical lead, running workshops and design reviews, advising clients, and building long-term relationships with regulated water stakeholders.
• Provide design assurance and technical support during delivery phases, including reviewing contractor submissions, answering design queries, and supporting handover/commissioning activities when required.

Business Growth & Team Development

• Grow the EICA capability through business development and work winning: identify opportunities, shape scopes, contribute to bids, and build a healthy forward pipeline.
• Help translate the UK water growth strategy into practical actions: target sectors, priority accounts, capability gaps, and delivery plans focused on treatment.
• Build the EICA arm of the UK water consultancy team through recruitment, mentoring and skills development, including pathways, coaching and technical governance.
• Work with the wider business to evolve new and improved service offerings, including sustainability-led and value-focused EICA solutions for treatment assets.

What do we need from you

• BEng/MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or ICA-specific Engineering.
• Registered as a chartered engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional membership (e.g., MIET or similar).
• Strong track record in the UK regulated water market, focused on municipal water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated leadership across the design lifecycle: feasibility/optioneering, concept, outline and detailed design, plus support through delivery stages as the designer.
• Strong practical expertise in EICA design for water and wastewater infrastructure, including preparation and review of specifications, control philosophies, system architecture and instrumentation documentation; sound understanding of DSEAR and electrical installations in hazardous areas, with experience contributing to testing, commissioning, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Working knowledge of UK water industry standards, regulatory expectations, and safety-by-design/CDM as applied to treatment facilities.
• Experience supporting projects delivered via frameworks, alliances and/or D&B models, including design review, technical query response, and design assurance.
• Confident client and stakeholder manager; clear communicator, comfortable presenting, and able to lead technical conversations with credibility.
• Evidence of BD/work-winning contribution (or strong demonstrable aptitude): opportunity shaping, bid inputs, client development, and service-line growth.
• People leadership experience: building teams, hiring and mentoring, and setting a positive, delivery-focused culture.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

What’s in It for You?

• An exciting new growth role in a fast‑organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression
• Top Employers 2025 -Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awardedthe prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification.Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.
• A global leader in green infrastructure - we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment.
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact

Ready to Lead?

Join Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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Rowden in Bristol is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer who will lead AI development projects, focusing on deploying AI systems that make a real-world impact. You will collaborate across teams to deliver robust ML solutions and mentor colleagues for best practices.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in ML and mathematics, a strong foundation in software development, and interpersonal skills to guide complex projects. This role supports flexible working arrangements for a balanced work-life.

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | AMP 8 | SROs | Senior Leadership | Civil Design

Egis is expanding rapidly in the UK, backed by a global team of more than 20,500 experts across 100+ countries. We design and deliver intelligent, sustainable infrastructures that address climate challenges and strengthen community resilience. As part of our fast‑growing UK Water team, you will join an agile environment where progression is quick, visibility is high, and your impact is immediate.

As our EICA Engineering Lead, you’ll take a national leadership position shaping and expanding our electrical and ICA engineering capabilities. You’ll guide the delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure programmes, influence strategic decisions for high‑profile UK water clients, and play a pivotal role in embedding best practice across the business.

• Lead the EICA design of municipal water and wastewater treatment projects across the UK, covering feasibility, optioneering, concept, outline and detailed design across major programmes (e.g., AMP8, WINEP, SROs).
• Set and uphold the EICA design approach for treatment work, ensuring in‑house standards, checking, and consistency of outputs across projects and teams.
• Fulfil designer duties under CDM 2015, addressing hazardous area, electrical and control system risks and contributing to coordinated project‑level design risk management.
• Take ownership of the EICA scope within multidisciplinary delivery, driving clear decisions on operability, maintainability, access and whole‑life performance.
• Lead and assure core EICA deliverables, including development and review of technical specifications, calculations, reports, control philosophies, user requirement specifications, schedules, network architecture drawings and associated design documentation; support inspection, testing, FAT and commissioning activities for ICA systems where required.
• Act as a senior client‑facing technical lead, running workshops and design reviews, advising clients and building long‑term relationships with regulated water stakeholders.
• Provide design assurance and technical support during delivery phases, reviewing contractor submissions, answering design queries and supporting handover/commissioning activities.
• Grow the EICA capability through business development and work‑winning, identifying opportunities, shaping scopes, contributing to bids and building a healthy pipeline.
• Help translate the UK water growth strategy into practical actions: target sectors, priority accounts, capability gaps and delivery plans focused on treatment.
• Build the EICA arm of the UK water consultancy team through recruitment, mentoring and skills development, including pathways, coaching and technical governance.
• Work with the wider business to evolve new and improved service offerings, including sustainability‑led and value‑focused EICA solutions for treatment assets.

• BEng/MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or ICA‑specific Engineering.
• Registered as a chartered engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional membership.
• Strong track record in the UK regulated water market, focused on municipal water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated leadership across the design lifecycle: feasibility, concept, outline and detailed design, plus support through delivery stages.
• Strong practical expertise in EICA design for water and wastewater infrastructure, including preparation and review of specifications, control philosophies, system architecture and instrumentation documentation; sound understanding of DSEAR and electrical installations in hazardous areas, with experience in testing, commissioning and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Working knowledge of UK water industry standards, regulatory expectations and safety‑by‑design/CDM as applied to treatment facilities.
• Experience supporting projects delivered via frameworks, alliances and/or D'B models, including design review, technical query response and design assurance.
• Confident client and stakeholder manager; clear communicator, comfortable presenting and able to lead technical conversations with credibility.
• Evidence of BD/work‑winning contribution (or strong demonstrable aptitude): opportunity shaping, bid inputs, client development and service‑line growth.
• People leadership experience: building teams, hiring and mentoring, and setting a positive, delivery‑focused culture.

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

• Exciting new growth role in a fast‑organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression.
• Top Employers 2025 certification.
• Global leader in green infrastructure.
• Highly competitive leadership‑level reward package.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Professional development, chartership support & global mobility.
• Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact.

Join Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.

We are committed to our planet. In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK and around the globe.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Job Title

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure | AMP 8 | SROs | Senior Leadership | Civil Design

London | Bristol | Manchester (Hybrid)

Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Egis
Egis is expanding rapidly across the UK, backed by a global team of more than 20,500 experts in sustainable infrastructure. In the UK Water team you will join an agile environment where progression is quick, visibility is high and your impact is immediate.

• Lead the Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) design of municipal water and wastewater treatment projects across the UK, covering feasibility, concept, outline and detailed design for major programmes such as AMP₈, WINEP, SROs and others.
• Set and uphold the EICA design approach for treatment work, ensuring in‑house standards align with water industry asset standards and maintaining consistency of outputs across projects and teams.
• Fulfil designer duties under CDM 2015 for EICA systems, addressing hazardous area, electrical and control system risks and contributing to coordinated project‑level design risk management.
• Take ownership of the EICA scope within multidisciplinary delivery, driving clear decisions on operability, maintainability, access and whole‑life performance.
• Lead and assure core EICA deliverables, including development and review of technical specifications, calculations, reports, control philosophies, user requirement specifications, schedules, network architecture drawings and other design documentation; support inspection, testing, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and commissioning activities for ICA systems where required.
• Act as a senior client‑facing technical lead, running workshops and design reviews, advising clients and building long‑term relationships with regulated water stakeholders.
• Provide design assurance and technical support throughout delivery phases, reviewing contractor submissions, answering design queries, and supporting handover/commissioning activities.
• Grow the EICA capability through business development and work‑winning: identify opportunities, shape scopes, contribute to bids and build a healthy forward pipeline.
• Translate the UK water growth strategy into practical actions: target sectors, priority accounts, capability gaps and delivery plans focused on treatment.
• Build the EICA arm of the UK water consultancy team through recruitment, mentoring and skills development, including pathways, coaching and technical governance.
• Work with the wider business to evolve new and improved service offerings, including sustainability‑led and value‑focused EICA solutions for treatment assets.

• BEng/MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or ICA‑specific engineering.
• Registered as a chartered engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional membership (e.g., MIET).
• Strong track record in the UK regulated water market, focused on municipal water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Demonstrated leadership across the design lifecycle: feasibility, concept, outline and detailed design, plus support through delivery stages.
• Practical expertise in EICA design for water and wastewater infrastructure, including preparation and review of specifications, control philosophies, system architecture and instrumentation documentation; sound understanding of DSEAR, electrical installations in hazardous areas and experience with testing, commissioning and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards, regulatory expectations and safety‑by‑design/CDM as applied to treatment facilities.
• Experience supporting projects delivered via frameworks, alliances and/or D&B models, including design review, technical query response and design assurance.
• Confident client and stakeholder manager; clear communicator, comfortable presenting and able to lead technical conversations with credibility.
• Evidence of business development or work‑winning contribution (or strong demonstrable aptitude) in opportunity shaping, bid inputs, client development and service‑line growth.
• People‑leadership experience: building teams, hiring and mentoring, and setting a positive, delivery‑focused culture.

• Fast‑organic growth role with clear and accelerated career progression.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangement.
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact.
• Access to Egis Foundation’s climate‑crisis initiatives and educational, social outreach programmes.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to and respected.

The Openwork Partnership in Swindon is looking for a Technical Architect to develop scalable and secure technology solutions in a hybrid work environment. Your role will involve shaping the architecture to align with business strategies and mentoring engineering teams.

Proven experience in technical architecture and proficiency in Microsoft technologies—including Azure—are essential. The position offers a salary up to £73,500, a 15% bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a strong pension scheme.