Associate Director Mechanical Engineer

slihrms; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead a team delivering complex mechanical design for water sector projects across the UK. The role involves technical leadership, managing deliverables, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will work within the Design & Advanced Technology Practice, supporting landmark infrastructure and international initiatives, with hybrid working and a senior leadership path in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status is preferred.
• Proven leadership of large-scale mechanical design delivery in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and CDM/DSEAR is essential.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design on complex multi-disciplinary projects, adhering to design codes and standards, including pumps and water/wastewater systems.
• Develop project design deliverables for mechanical aspects and manage time and budgets to milestones.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership within the regional and national D&AT practice and drive best practices.
• Grow and manage mechanical engineering capabilities regionally and nationally.
• Offer guidance to junior team members and solve challenging problems with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients and project teams on technical activities within projects and practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate on bid proposals.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas for integrated design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Team management

Water market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is 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 Mechanical Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients - clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, as well as other regional water authorities. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-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, collaboration isn't a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

As an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Mechanical 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 discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal process and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationally practice.
• Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and 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 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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale Mechanical engineering 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 the design 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 in Water market is essential.
• 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.
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