Associate Director, Electrical – Water Infra (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development & training

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an Associate/Associate Director Electrical Engineer to lead a team delivering high‑quality electrical solutions for UK water projects, including pressurized networks and wastewater facilities. You will provide technical leadership across the D&AT practice, shaping best practice and developing capabilities.

Join a collaborative environment with national and international teams, work on flagship AMP8 programmes, and contribute to client relationships, bid

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer with an accredited UK institution OR extensive industry experience with a proven track record of delivering value.
• Experience leading the electrical design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects across concept, outline, detailed design, construction, and commissioning phases within the UK water sector.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, support, and assurance to engineers and technicians, acting as a key point of contact within project and national teams.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage risks and deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
• A commitment to technical excellence, innovation, safety, quality, and sustainable engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Electrical Engineers, delivering high-quality technical solutions for complex water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership across the regional and national D&AT practice, driving best practice, capability growth, and continuous improvement.
• Build, lead, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis, clients, and partners to deliver integrated solutions and maximise project value.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development, framework growth, and work-winning activities, including bid and proposal opportunities.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially successful project outcomes.
• Play an active role in strengthening AtkinsRéalis' technical community, sharing knowledge and supporting practice development initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical engineering

Water/wastewater

Client relationships

Project delivery

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an Associate/Associate Director Electrical Engineer to lead a team delivering high‑quality electrical solutions for UK water projects, including pressurized networks and wastewater facilities. You will provide technical leadership across the D&AT practice, shaping best practice and developing capabilities.

Join a collaborative environment with national and international teams, work on flagship AMP8 programmes, and contribute to client relationships, bid