Associate Director, Civil Engineering – Project Leadership

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Civil Engineer to lead civil design delivery in the Land Development sector. You will steer a multi-disciplinary team, ensure high-quality outputs and manage design deliverables across utilities, drainage, pavements and earthworks.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and collaboration within the UK and overseas teams, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer status is expected.
• Proven experience leading large-scale civil design in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Identifies innovative solutions and challenges status quo.
• In-depth knowledge of drainage, utilities, pavements and earthworks.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of design codes and CDM regulations.
• Proficiency with analytical tools: Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage, Civil3D.
• Experience in Energy or Defence markets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex projects.
• Develop civil design deliverables and manage time/budgets to milestones.
• Produce and review technical deliverables such as reports, drawings and calculations.
• Provide technical leadership within the D&AT practice.
• Grow civil engineering capabilities regionally or nationally.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on challenging problems.
• Advise on client and project activities within project teams.
• Contribute to bid proposal technical work.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Civil design leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Civil3D proficiency

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

CDM knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

Civil3D

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Civil Engineer to lead civil design delivery in the Land Development sector. You will steer a multi-disciplinary team, ensure high-quality outputs and manage design deliverables across utilities, drainage, pavements and earthworks.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and collaboration within the UK and overseas teams, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and opportunities for career growth.