Associate Director Civil Engineer

slihrms; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Civil Engineer to lead a team delivering complex multi-disciplinary civil design for landmark UK infrastructure projects. Based in Birmingham or Bristol with hybrid working, you will guide projects from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with national codes and client standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage design deliverables, liaise with clients and stakeholders, and drive best practices across the D&AT Practice while

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer status.
• Proven experience leading large-scale civil design delivery in a design consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers for complex multi-disciplinary projects following design codes and standards.
• Develop design deliverables for Civil aspects and manage time and budgets to milestones.
• Review, approve technical deliverables such as reports, drawings and calculations.
• Provide technical leadership within D&AT practice and promote best practices.
• Grow and manage Civil Engineering capabilities regionally/nationally.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated designs.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Project management

Innovation and design thinking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you an Civil Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate Director Civil Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to a wide variety of Land Development clients - projects like Sizewell C, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, Net Zero and Renewable Energy Projects, Homes England, Revantage UK & MADE Partnership among others.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn't a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Birmingham or Bristol offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

• Lead a team of civil engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as utilities, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces, access and accessibility, earthworks and construction logistics.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Civil aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal processes and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Civil Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
• Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

About you

The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale civil engineering design delivery for a design consultancy included within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in civil engineering including drainage, utilities, pavements and earthworks.
• Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM regulations.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage and Civil3D.
• Experience in the Energy or Defence markets is beneficial but not required.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.