Associate/Associate Director Mechanical Engineer( Flexible across various locations in UK)

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead and deliver major water infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on guiding a team of Mechanical Engineers, providing technical leadership across the D&AT practice and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts with clients and partners.

You will drive innovation, sustainability and technical excellence while mentoring engineers and developing key client relationships to support bid opportunities and

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with an accredited UK institution OR extensive industry experience delivering value.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery of multidisciplinary projects within the UK water sector.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment processes and mechanical equipment design integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across the regional and national D&AT practice.
• Build, lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis, clients and partners.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support bid/work-winning activities.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams to deliver compliant and commercially successful outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative high-performing culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer (UK)

Job description

As an Associate or Associate Director Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of significant water infrastructure projects while supporting the growth and development of the Mechanical Engineering and Water teams. You will:

• Lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers, delivering high-quality technical solutions for complex water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership across the regional and national D&AT practice, driving best practice, capability growth, and continuous improvement.
• Build, lead, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis, clients, and partners to deliver integrated solutions and maximise project value.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development, framework growth, and work-winning activities, including bid and proposal opportunities.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially successful project outcomes.
• Play an active role in strengthening AtkinsRéalis' technical community, sharing knowledge and supporting practice development initiatives.
  We're seeking technically strong, commercially aware engineers who enjoy collaborative working and take a proactive approach to solving complex challenges. You will be confident leading multidisciplinary teams, developing client relationships, and delivering high-quality solutions while supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers.

You'll ideally bring:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with an accredited UK institution OR extensive industry experience with a proven track record of delivering value.
• Proven experience leading the technical delivery of multidisciplinary projects within the UK water sector.
• Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including the design and integration of mechanical equipment, pumping systems, sludge handling systems, and chemical dosing infrastructure.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• A commitment to innovation, sustainability and technical excellence.
  At AtkinsRéalis, our Design & Advanced Technology practice brings together some of the UK's most diverse engineering and design expertise to tackle the most complex challenges facing our clients, communities, and the environment.

We are looking for an Associate or Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Water team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects for UK water companies, local authorities, and environmental organisations. Join us at a pivotal moment for the UK water industry. AMP8 represents a step change in investment, creating opportunities to work on some of the most significant infrastructure programmes in a generation, including strategic reservoir developments, water resource schemes, treatment works upgrades, and major resilience projects that will help secure water supplies for decades to come. This is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most cutting edge, iconic projects for leading water companies. Alongside these flagship projects, you'll contribute to major engineering programmes across the UK and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support. When you join us, you'll become part of a collaborative community of experts who challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of engineering excellence.

You'll benefit from:

• Working on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile projects.
• Contribute to nationally significant infrastructure programmes
• Shape the future of water services for generations to come.
• A culture that encourages innovation, technical excellence and professional growth.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Structured career development and opportunities to propel