Associate Director Clean Water Process

SNC-Lavalin; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services organization in Epsom is seeking an Associate Director in Clean Water Process Engineering. You will manage teams, oversee technical design, and deliver innovative solutions for critical UK infrastructure. Candidates should be Chartered Engineers with extensive experience in drinking water treatment and multidisciplinary design delivery. The organization offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on professional development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered status and relevant engineering qualifications.
• Extensive experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Solid understanding of water treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams on design work to high-quality levels.
• Define bids, scopes of work, and project briefs.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively.

Skills

Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer

Experience in design delivery

Knowledge of drinking water treatment

Design optimisation experience

Knowledge of UK safety and environmental regulations

Education

Chartered Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM)

Job description

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 key drinking water 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.

We specialise in all aspects of process engineering, within the Water Sector this includes water, waste water and bioresources treatment, both in the UK and internationally. Process Engineering project opportunities also stretch to other sectors such as nuclear and defence. We provide industry‑leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle from feasibility to process commissioning, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases.

Bring your skills to the mix as an Associate Director in Clean Water Process Engineering, you'll play a vital role in a broad range of aspect of our business development and process engineering on traditional and transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic water sector engineering projects at home and abroad. 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 London or Epsom 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.
• Alongside project managers, s uccessfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with and within teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Setting, as well as adherence to quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage process engineering capability within the practice.

About you

• Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer (preferably IChemE or CIWEM).
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge and design experience of drinking water treatment process and principles – conventional and advance treatment technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of process engineering considerations and their impact on project – and operational risks.
• Design optimisation and/or operational experience of main process unit’s operations.
• Willingness to lead, contribute and develop our technical knowledge networks.
• Experience of design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs – and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments.

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. Flexible working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – full time, part time or buying more leave to cover school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

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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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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.