Associate Director ICA Engineering

AtkinsRéalis; Grove; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Director in ICA Engineering to play a crucial role in business development and project delivery. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ICA design and a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams. Opportunities include working on critical UK infrastructure projects in a diverse and inclusive environment. The position is based in Epsom, England.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Fellow Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer.
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge in ICA design, motor control, communication networks.
• Expertise in UK design standards and practices.
• Proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams undertaking technical design work.
• Define briefs and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver design solutions.
• Set quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow ICA engineering capabilities within the practice.

Skills

Chartered or Fellow Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer

Experience in design delivery

Knowledge in ICA design (instrumentation, PLC, SCADA)

Expertise in UK design standards

Proven leadership in multidisciplinary delivery

Proactive work mentality

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment with world-class talent.

Bring your skills as an Associate Director in ICA Engineering, playing a key role in business development and ICA engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure. Opportunities include working on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in instrumentation and control/automation across sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry, we'd love to talk to you.

Opportunities are available in our Epsom office.

Your Purpose

• Own and direct teams undertaking technical design work following relevant standards and codes, maintaining high quality.
• Define briefs and scopes of work, contribute to and lead bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Set quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop, and manage ICA engineering capabilities within the practice.

What You Can Bring

• Chartered or Fellow Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer.
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge in ICA design (instrumentation, PLC, SCADA), motor control, system architecture, communication networks, P&ID’s, ATEX installation, functional safety, control specifications, schedules, and system requirements in process/industrial environments.
• Expertise in UK design standards and practices.
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary delivery.
• A proactive work mentality to expand AtkinsRéalis' client portfolio.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies in the UK and in the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team leverages innovation, data, and new approaches to deliver essential projects and programmes. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, supporting community initiatives, and fostering diversity and inclusion.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance, dependent on the UKSV vetting process. Candidates must provide proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include details of current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.