Associate Director Coastal Engineering

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Coastal Engineer to lead our team in Epsom. You will oversee technical design on multi-disciplinary projects and ensure high-quality deliverables while managing budgets and timelines.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering, is a Chartered Engineer, and possesses strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers competitive salaries, professional development, and hybrid working culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering design.
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards.
• Experience in the Water market is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for coast engineering projects.
• Manage technical design delivery and project budgets.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Coastal engineering expertise

Leadership in engineering design

Analytical software proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

Wave modelling software

Analytical tools

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Coastal Engineer 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 Coastal Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You'll be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.

Your role

The role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience and problem‑solving skills while providing good opportunities for career development.

• Lead a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary coastal engineering projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for coastal 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 the 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 coastal engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
• Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations, exercising personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and providing 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

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large‑scale engineering design delivery for a design consultancy, including 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 coastal engineering including design of breakwaters, sea walls, breakwaters, offshore structures, scour protection, access and construction logistics.
• 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.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as wave modelling and wave overtopping.
• Experience in the Water market is essential; experience in wider markets such as Energy or Defence is desirable.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.

Rewards & benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities and benefit from our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed 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 for at least five years. If applying to this role, please do not reference or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong, where all employees can thrive and develop to their best potential. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees.