VickerStock
Coventry, Warwickshire
06/10/2026
Full time
Director / Regional Director Water & Wastewater Vickerstock are working with an established engineering consultancy to appoint a Director or Regional Director to lead their Water & Wastewater work from their Coventry office. This is a critical, senior appointment. The business has a growing pipeline of Design & Build water and wastewater projects, and is looking for a leader to take ownership of that pipeline, grow the business and win new work. It is a role with genuine autonomy. You'll have the freedom to shape how the water business grows, with the rewards to match, including performance-related bonus and profit share. Why this opportunity? Lead a growing pipeline of Design & Build water and wastewater projects from day one Genuine autonomy to shape the strategy and growth of the business A critical appointment where your impact will be visible and directly rewarded Performance-related bonus and profit share on top of a strong benefits package The chance to build something, rather than simply inherit it Your new role as Director / Regional Director Responsibilities will include: Leading the delivery of the Design & Build water and wastewater project pipeline Building and developing relationships with contractors, clients and key stakeholders Winning new work and converting opportunities into secured projects Shaping and delivering the growth strategy for the water business Leading bids, proposals and commercial negotiations Providing senior technical and commercial leadership across projects Building, leading and developing the engineering team Maintaining technical governance, quality and commercial performance What you will need to succeed Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline Chartered status Significant senior experience in the water and wastewater sector Experience of Design & Build delivery, ideally working with or alongside contractors A proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships Experience leading and developing engineering teams Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to own business growth An established network in the water and wastewater market would be a real advantage What's in it for you? Competitive salary, dependent on experience Performance-related bonus / Profit share Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Income protection Matched pension contribution 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Genuine autonomy to shape and grow the business Not quite the right role? Talk to Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock anyway. Many of the best opportunities are never advertised. For a confidential conversation, get in touch