Technical Director

At Ocean to Earth, our mission is to elevate green growth—and this opportunity places you at the heart of nationally significant renewable energy and infrastructure projects shaping the UK’s sustainable future.

This is a rare leadership opportunity for an ambitious, technically excellent professional ready to influence business strategy, lead market growth, and progress toward company Directorship.

The Opportunity

This role is perfect for an experienced environmental leader who enjoys combining technical excellence, people leadership, and business development. You will lead water and environmental impact assessments across projects including:

• Onshore wind

• Solar

• Hydropower

• Transport infrastructure

• Strategic development sites

You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team to grow a successful consultancy, while mentoring the next generation of environmental professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Act as Project Executive for major water and environmental assessments.

• Provide technical oversight, quality assurance, and governance across EIA delivery.

• Lead and review outputs including:

  • Hydrology, hydrogeology & geology EIA chapters

  • Peat surveys, management plans & landslide risk assessments

  • Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments

  • Carbon balance & water quality modelling

  • Surface water management & pollution prevention

  • Geomorphology & groundwater ecology assessments

• Be a recognised authority in at least one specialist area such as:

  • Peat management

  • Water quality

  • Aquatic ecology

  • River restoration

  • Geomorphology

  • Contaminated land

People & Culture

• Line manage technical staff and support progression toward CIWEM, IEMA, or ICE chartership.

• Lead performance reviews and personal development planning.

• Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Business Development & Work Winning

• Lead bids and proposals up to £100k.

• Develop and implement a sector growth and marketing strategy.

• Manage delivery across multiple concurrent projects.

• Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the business.

Future Progression

This role offers a defined pathway to Company Director, with responsibility for leading a sector of the consultancy and contributing at board level to long-term business strategy.

About You

• Chartered (or close to chartered) with CIWEM, IEMA, or ICE

• Strong background in hydrology, water resources, peatland, or environmental impact assessment

• Proven people leadership experience

• Commercially aware with business development capability

• Confident working with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams

Benefits & Culture

• 40.5 days annual leave (with buy/sell options)

• Tax-free profit-share bonus

• Performance-related discretionary bonus

• 5% matched pension, rising with service

• Flexible working

• Healthcare cashback & wellbeing support

• Paid professional memberships

• 5 days CPD & training per year

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Annual environmental volunteering day

This is an organisation that genuinely values its people, offering high visibility, real influence, and meaningful career progression.

Apply via Ocean to Earth Recruitment

If you’re ready to combine technical leadership, commercial growth, and environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you.