Reference
CG472
Sector
Utilities
Salary
£90,000 to £110,000 Per Annum
Town/City
UK wide
Contract Type
Permanent
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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Technical Director in Mechanical Engineering to join our leadership team. This is a pivotal role where you will guide technical delivery, champion innovation, and inspire multi-disciplinary teams on some of the UK’s and the world’s most transformational infrastructure programmes.
This is your opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping sustainable and future-ready solutions across diverse sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. You’ll work alongside talented professionals, in a collaborative environment that values inclusion, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.
As Technical Director, you will:
- Take responsibility for the technical delivery and safety of mechanical engineering across complex projects and programmes.
- Act as a subject matter expert, setting strategic direction for bids, projects, and design excellence.
- Drive an agenda of continuous improvement, embedding quality assurance and industry-leading standards in every project.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary design solutions.
- Build, grow, and lead mechanical engineering capability across the business, fostering innovation and best practice.
- Serve as a trusted partner for clients, providing strategic guidance and shaping sustainable, cost-effective solutions.
Experience required
- We’re looking for someone with the expertise, credibility, and drive to lead at the highest levels. Ideally, you will have:
- Chartered or Fellow status with a recognised engineering institution (e.g. IMechE).
- Recognised leadership within mechanical engineering, with influence at both national and international levels.
- Experience in multidisciplinary project integration and coordination.
- In-depth technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems (e.g. pumps, blowers, screens, dosing plants) and thorough understanding of UK design standards and industry practices.
- A proven ability to inspire, mentor, and lead teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
- A strategic and transformational mindset, with a strong track record of delivering sustainable solutions.
Benefits
- Be part of a team delivering iconic projects that tackle the most complex challenges in infrastructure.
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values your expertise and leadership.
- Shape and grow a discipline at the forefront of engineering innovation.
- Access flexible working arrangements and opportunities across multiple UK locations.
- Receive a competitive salary and benefits package, tailored to reflect your experience and impact.
If you’re an experienced Associate Director or current director of Mechanical Engineering sector with a bias in Water and are interested to take a pivotal role and manage a business unit 300 strong, please contact Cameron Green at cameron.green@accesstg.com or call 02380981322
