Associate Director River Engineering

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Your Purpose

Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.

Defining briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.

Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

Setting quality assurance standards in design.

Grow, develop and manage engineering capability within the practice.

What you can bring

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in design such as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance and working practices.
• Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.

What we offer

AtkinsRéalis recognises that many qualified people are looking to further their career but cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where work-life balance is important. By default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working with no fixed 9-to-5, no requirement for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no need to spend all working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly benchmarked against other consultants with a default 25 days of leave plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Training

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a broad training portfolio and development activities designed to help maximise individual abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and have been recognized on The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data and new approaches to help clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, supporting Net-Zero programmes and community housing, and we foster employee networks that promote inclusion. We also support communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces personnel and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide five years residency in the UK. Please do not mention security clearance details in applications.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.