Head of Design & Engineering

As the Design & Engineering Head, your role involves overseeing various aspects of project management, team leadership, technical oversight, and operational excellence to ensure successful completion of water and wastewater treatment projects. Here is a breakdown of your key responsibilities: **Project Management:** - Lead the engineering process from proposal and design to construction, commissioning, and handover. - Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource plans to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. - Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as technical reports, designs, and process calculations. - Act as the main technical point of contact for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders. **Team Leadership and Management:** - Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff. - Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor performance to ensure the team meets its goals. - Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture. - Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for team members. **Technical Oversight:** - Provide technical direction for complex water and wastewater treatment projects, including system design, optimization, and technology selection. - Lead technical analyses, feasibility studies, and process optimization efforts. - Ensure all engineering work complies with relevant codes, standards, and environmental regulations. - Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle. **Operational Excellence:** - Implement and maintain standardized engineering procedures and protocols to enhance quality and efficiency. - Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure smooth integration of new facilities and upgrades for reliable operation. - Provide engineering support for facility start-ups, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in water treatment. **Qualifications and Skills Required:** - Educational background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering. A Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous. - Technical expertise: In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, technologies (e.g., UF, RO, filtration, MBR, MBBR, ZLD, etc.), and hydraulic modeling. - Management experience: Proven track record in managing engineering teams and large-scale projects, including budget, schedule, and resource management. - Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. - Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance standards is crucial. - Problem-solving abilities: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex engineering and operational challenges. In this role, your expertise and leadership will play a vital role in the successful execution of water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering high-quality solutions.,