Associate Director

AtkinsRéalis; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional training opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director for their Oxford & Cambridge team. This role entails managing client relationships, delivering project services, and mentoring junior colleagues to achieve high standards in project execution.

Ideal candidates will hold MRICS/APM Chartered status and possess strong commercial awareness along with significant experience in project delivery. The position also offers competitive salaries, a flexible working environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant delivery experience in project management.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Experience in business development and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services through the project life cycle.
• Manage client relationships and governance arrangements.
• Build and develop motivated teams.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Technical knowledge

Mentoring and coaching

Education

MRICS/APM Chartered status

Job description

Overview

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the UK? Join our collaborative multi‑disciplinary Buildings & Places team covering Oxford & Cambridge, where everyone has a voice, and together we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

We are currently seeking an Associate Director in any of the following disciplines – Cost Management, Project Management, Building Surveying.

This role has excellent career prospects for an individual who enjoys working within a vibrant team, has experience in managing client relationships, enjoys variety across all areas of their discipline, and will provide a first‑class service to our prestigious clients.

In addition to technical competence, we look for someone with strong commercial awareness who can inspire clients and mentor junior colleagues through excellent client relationship and communication skills. You will be central to supporting the growth of the Oxford & Cambridge team, using your local connections and building on our existing client base. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone with a couple of years of experience in a senior position looking to progress to Associate Director.

Your role

• Delivery of the full range of services through a project life cycle.
• Management of the day‑to‑day client relationship.
• Deliver governance arrangements for projects within business policies and procedures to ensure a robust outcome and manage commissions within client and AtkinsRéalis agreed budgets.
• Negotiate and administer change control in accordance with the contract, and manage risks through the project life cycle.
• Clear and accurate monitoring and reporting of project performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets, both internally and externally.
• As a leader, build, motivate, guide and develop teams.
• Work across all disciplines to support the growth of the Oxford & Cambridge teams.
• Ensure delivery of projects and tasks in accordance with the AtkinsRéalis Values, Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

About You

• MRICS/APM Chartered status required.
• Sound technical knowledge and significant delivery experience.
• Experience managing clients, with a strong understanding of profitability, business development and commercial awareness.
• Experience in mentoring, training and coaching team members.
• Full understanding of Health and Safety requirements and Statutory Compliance.
• Excellent time management, punctuality and commitment to getting the job done.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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, working with industry partners and clients to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, it will be discussed at interview. 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 for this role please do not refer to or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

Security clearance

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.