Associate Director Mechanical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead a team delivering design work for water infrastructure projects. You will shape solutions for pumping systems, water and wastewater treatment, and multi-disciplinary schemes across the UK and internationally.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days office/site based, and opportunities to influence practice-wide initiatives, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status.
• Experience leading large-scale mechanical design delivery.
• Knowledge of design standards and CDM/DSEAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers for delivery of design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop project design deliverables for mechanical aspects of projects and manage time and budgets.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as design reports and drawings.
• Provide technical leadership within the D&AT practice and drive best practices.
• Grow and manage the mechanical engineering capabilities regionally and nationally.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated designs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mechanical design leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

AreyouaMechanical Engineerwho is passionate about making the world a better place?Are you ready totake up a vital role in some of the UK’smost exciting and innovativeprojects?

Join AtkinsRéalisand take a leading role in shaping the futureof our cities and environments.

We are looking foran energetic and experiencedAssociate Director MechanicalEngineer to join our teamwithin the Design & Advanced Technology(D&AT)Practiceof AtkinsRéalis. You’llbe part of a talented, multi-disciplinaryteamdeliveringcutting edge,iconicprojectsto our Water market clients–clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern IrelandWater,as well as other regional water authorities.

As a key member of our team,you’llplay a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.We’recommitted to providingindustry-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, collaborationisn’ta buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

Wealso know that different people have different priorities, which is whywe’rehere to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per weekbeing office/site based. This position is based in ourBelfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow,Leeds, Manchesteror Newcastleoffices.

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 an Associate DirectorMechanicalEngineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team ofMechanicalengineers for delivery of technical design workon complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific designcodes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such aspumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables forMechanicalaspects of complexmulti-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones andprogrammes.
• Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as designreports, 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 internalprocess and services.
• Grow, develop,and manage theMechanicalEngineering capabilitieswithin the regionaland/ornationallypractice.
• Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations.Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems whereappropriateand 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 ontechnical 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 inMechanicalEngineering or equivalent.
• CharteredMechanicalEngineer.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale Mechanicalengineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, challenges the status quo.
• The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in thedesign integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Additionally, it demands a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices.
• 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 a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools.
• Experience inWater market isessential.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork andshared success across projects and the widerAtkinsRéalisD&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.

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.

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. _