Associate Director Civil Structures

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Civil Structural Engineer to lead a team delivering high-profile civil structural design across UK projects, including energy, defence and nuclear sectors. Based in Manchester with a hybrid pattern (3 days office/site), you will manage delivery, budgets, and client engagement.

You will bring Chartered status, a Civil/Structural degree, experience leading large-scale design, and proficiency in Tekla, Robot, and STAAD.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer with leadership experience.
• Proven delivery of large-scale Civil Structural design in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of design codes and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Civil Structural Engineers delivering technical design on complex projects.
• Develop design deliverables and manage time/budgets to milestones.
• Produce and review design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership within the D&AT practice and promote best practices.
• Grow and manage Civil Structural capabilities regionally/nationally.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Civil/Structural Eng

Leadership

Communication

Tekla

Robot

STAAD

Nuclear experience

Seismic design

Design codes

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

Tekla

Robot

STAAD

Job description

Job Description Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Civil Structural 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 Structural 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 across the Energy, Defence, and Nuclear sectors – projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, EPR2, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, and more. 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 Belfast, Glasgow or Manchester offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilstprovidinggood opportunities for career development. As anAssociate Director Civil Structural Engineer in the D&AT practice, you would have the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Civil Structural 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 reinforced concrete or structural steel buildings, foundations, and/or underground structures.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Civil Structural 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, 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 process and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Civil Structural Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationally 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

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

• A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale Civil Structural engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, challenges the status quo.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in Civil Structural engineering including reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• 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.
• Knowledge of other international design codes such as American codes is also beneficial but not required.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Tekla, Robot, or STAAD.
• Experience in Nuclear energy or Nuclear defence market is essential.
• Experience in dynamic or seismic design is beneficial but not required.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRealis D&AT practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.

Rewards & 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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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. Find out more.

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. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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