Chief Water Utilities Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading organisation responsible for the delivery and management of critical water infrastructure and public utility services. They are seeking a highly experienced Chief Water Utilities Engineer to provide strategic leadership across water systems, asset management, and infrastructure development.

This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape long-term utility strategy, drive operational excellence, and oversee essential public infrastructure.

The Role

The Chief Water Utilities Engineer will take responsibility for the strategic planning, operation, and continuous improvement of water and wastewater systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant service delivery.

You will oversee major infrastructure projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards, organisational objectives, and long-term asset management plans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of water supply, treatment, wastewater, and distribution systems
Lead the development and implementation of asset management and capital investment programmes
Oversee the design, delivery, and maintenance of critical infrastructure projects
Ensure full compliance with regulatory, environmental, and public health standards
Develop and enforce engineering standards, policies, and operational procedures
Manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering high performance and accountability
Act as a key liaison with government authorities, regulators, contractors, and consultants
Monitor system performance, risk, and resilience, implementing continuous improvements
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term infrastructure planning

Candidate Requirements

Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent) strongly preferred
Extensive experience in water utilities, public infrastructure, or municipal services
Proven track record managing large-scale water or wastewater systems
Strong understanding of:
- Regulatory frameworks
- Asset lifecycle management
- Infrastructure planning and delivery
Demonstrated leadership experience within complex engineering environments
Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, regulators, and government bodies
Strong commercial and strategic decision-making skills
Senior leadership role within a high-impact infrastructure environment
Opportunity to influence long-term public utility strategy and development
Exposure to major capital projects and system transformation initiatives
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The Next Steps?

Interested? Simply click apply with your CV/Resume and the New Recruits team will call you for a confidential pre-screening discussion should you match this or other confidential requirements. We will explore your current situation, skillset and career aspirations along with discussing suitable roles and employers in more detail to ensure the perfect match. Interviews will be held via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, specializing in construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support recruitment across the Americas with focus on the Caribbean, we place local and ex-pat talent in prestigious projects, guided by integrity, collaboration, passion, quality, and discretion. Our highly experienced recruiters, attuned to island life, also conduct regular client visits to ensure we can provide tailored, first-hand guidance.

Chief Water Utilites Engineer