Senior Technical Manager Wakefield, England
Job description
WHO WE ARE
SUEZ is a major player in environmental services. For almost 160 years, SUEZ has supported local communities and industrial companies in the management of essential services such as water, waste, and air quality. As such, SUEZ produces drinking water for 66 million people worldwide, recovers 2 million tons of secondary raw materials per year, and generates 3.1 TWh of renewable energy from waste.
Within SUEZ, the Smart & Environmental Solutions (SES) Business Line aims to accelerate the development and deployment of smart and environmental solutions on a global scale: digital solutions for water and waste, solutions for air quality and climate, for the performance of drinking water networks and wastewater systems, as well as for environmental quality monitoring. The teams in this Business Line contribute, along with the Group's geographical entities, to supporting local authorities and companies in their environmental transition, as well as citizens to facilitate their access to a more sustainable consumption.
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for two Senior Technical Managers to join the Technical team based in Wakefield.
As a key member of the team, you will be required to scope, manage and deliver technical site / consultancy services across one or more of the following sectors, Municipal wastewater treatment, Industrial effluent treatment or Anaerobic digestion (sewage sludge and commercial / merchant plants). You will mentor and support junior staff and identify and create new opportunities.
You will be responsible for:
Project management and delivery of Aqua Enviro’s technical site / consultancy services, including planning and costing work, with project values up to ~£2 million
Writing and approving technical reports, including analysis and interpretation of data
Presenting information to clients, colleagues and peers at informal and formal events (including industry-facing conferences)
Mentoring and development of Aqua Enviro technical team members
Supporting Business Development colleagues through client liaison, proposal development and sharing of market intelligence
Ensuring compliance with QHSE and other company procedures
Which skills and experiences you will need to succeed in this role?
- Required experience:
Significant and demonstrable previous experience operating, optimising and troubleshooting wastewater treatment (municipal and/or industrial) or anaerobic digestion facilities in the UK
Project management
Report writing – covering site and desk-based technical investigations
Client engagement and interaction
Staff mentoring / development
Full UK driving license
Desirable experience:
Line management -
Required skills / expertise
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in wastewater/effluent treatment, mechanical, chemical, civil or environmental engineering
IOSH H&S or equivalent
Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent presentation and report-writing skills
Desirable skills / expertise
Recognised qualification in project management
Knowledge of common wastewater / sludge laboratory tests
Experience working with developers to manage Natural England’s nutrient neutrality requirements
Experience managing energy use during wastewater treatment
Experience monitoring and modifying wastewater treatment operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions -
Personal attributes
Self-starting and driven, with a proven track record of delivering projects both within and beyond core areas of expertise
Strong technical knowledge-base, with a problem-solving attitude
Excellent team working and communication skills, with an ability to bring people along with them on a journey – whether colleagues or clients
Comfortable representing your expert views to colleagues and clients
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, able to foster and develop strong relationships with clients
Hands-on
What is in it for you?
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Type of contract: Permanent
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Office location: Main office location is Wakefield, UK.
- Working conditions: Role is office-based, with potential for hybrid working
- Starting date: As soon as possible
- Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 depending on skills ans experience
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Generous benefits package including 28 days holiday plus bank holidays on joining, 2 well being days a year and 1% benefit fund for all employees.
BU: SES
