We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Regional Discipline Lead - EICA based at Preston with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the REL and your role will be to provide technical leadership of the discipline in region. Ensuring that the technical discipline is the right size and shape, has the correct competencies and capacity and that standard design practices are applied in region and contribute to the development of the discipline. You will also provide all regional discipline members with the opportunity to develop and progress Key responsibilities will include: People Management Duty of care in discipline in region. Training & Development Planning in discipline in region. Staffing levels and personnel management in discipline in region. Long term staffing/succession plans in discipline in region. Staff performance reviews/PDRs in discipline. Engineering Discipline Management Application of strategic design philosophy in discipline in region. Competency management in discipline in region. Technical quality in discipline in region. Task time requirements (estimates) in discipline in region. Application of task delivery methods and toolsets in discipline Allocation of best-fit, competent staff to projects in region. The use of common, secure, information management systems in discipline in region Operational Management Contributing to definition and implementing technical strategy in discipline. Contributing to discipline productivity. Tactical technical risk in discipline in region. Client relationships and service management in discipline in region. Personal Responsibilities Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking at conferences, industry associations, professional groups, and stay current on industry trends and innovations. Act professionally at all times, representing not just yourself but the company and your engineering profession. Regular feedback of ideas, work methods, watch-outs and top-tips with colleagues across the business. Take ownership to deliver results, demonstrate resilience and drive. About You Essential Deep understanding of technical discipline design. Technically focused. Technical design management. BIM and digital delivery astute. Experience of technical design in a design-build environment. Experience in the water treatment industry. Experience in leading and managing discipline design teams. Degree in a discipline-related subject, or substantial experience. Must be quality-driven with the ability to set targets, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives. Technical and design skills Able to identify and manage project technical risk. Desirable Experience of leading remote/geographically-dispersed teams. Chartered engineer. About Us MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day. What MWH offer Packages include - A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 25 days holiday Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc