Associate Director Mechanical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working 3 days on-site

Flexible holiday allowance

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design delivery on complex water sector projects. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams across UK and international assignments, ensuring high-quality outputs and timely milestones.

The role requires Chartered Mechanical Engineer status, strong leadership, and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Hybrid working with 3 days on-site office-based in the UK is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale mechanical design delivery in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, collaboration and project governance across national/international projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers delivering design work on complex projects.
• Develop design deliverables for mechanical aspects within multi-disciplinary projects and manage time/budgets.
• Produce and review technical deliverables: reports, drawings, calculations, scopes of work.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Project delivery

Analytical software

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Analytical software tools

Job description

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 whilstprovidinggood opportunities for career development. As an Associate Director MechanicalEngineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Mechanical engineers 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 ofcomplexmulti-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones andprogrammes.
• Responsible formanagingproduction, reviewing, and approvingtechnical 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 internalprocessand services.
• Grow, develop,and manage theMechanicalEngineering capabilitieswithinthe 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.
• Adviseclient, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate ontechnical aspects ofbid 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 andsharedsuccess across projects and the widerAtkinsRéalisD&ATpractice.
• 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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

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. Find out more.

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.

#DAT 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.

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