Associate Director‑ Water at AtkinsRéalis

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? Join our talented team where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ challenges head‑on in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Your Role

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes to high‑quality levels.
• Define 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.
• Set quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage water engineering capability within the practice.

About You

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge in water and wastewater treatment, hydraulics, storage, supply and collection systems and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Gain access to diverse training and professional development opportunities, a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our global team, we can change the world and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales