Associate Director Civil Structural Engineering

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Manchester seeks an Associate Director in Civil Structural Engineering to lead technical teams on major UK infrastructure projects. The role involves managing design delivery for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality standards, and developing capabilities in heavy civil engineering. Ideal candidates will have charters as Civil/Structural Engineers and experience in concrete and steel structures. A supportive, inclusive work environment awaits you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered status as a Civil/Structural Engineer.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Expertise in reinforced concrete and steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct technical design teams.
• Define briefs and scope of work for bids.
• Manage time and budgets for project milestones.
• Work with teams across the UK and internationally.
• Set quality assurance standards for designs.
• Develop heavy civil engineering capabilities.

Skills

Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer

Design delivery management

Heavy civil engineering knowledge

Familiarity with British Standards

Job description

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? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as an Associate Director in Civil Structural Engineering, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of business development and heavy civil engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of heavy civil engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. We continue to provide industry‑leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester office.

Your role

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

About you

• Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer or similar.
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in design and analysis of heavy civil engineering structures, including reinforced concrete and/or steel with experience across all design phases and construction. Familiarity with current design standards and working practices (British Standards and possibly American codes).

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your 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. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you 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 to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, 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 ability.

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