Associate Director Mechanical Engineer — Hybrid Water Leader

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary design delivery for water sector projects in the UK. The role focuses on pumping systems, water and wastewater treatment design, and technical leadership across regional and national teams.

The candidate will drive innovative solutions, manage complex programmes, and work with stakeholders across the UK and internationally, within a hybrid office/site model.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status.
• Proven experience leading large-scale Mechanical design delivery in a design consultancy.
• Knowledge of design integration of mechanical equipment including pumps, blowers, screens, dosing systems.
• Strong understanding of UK design standards, legislation and industry practices.
• Excellent communication to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of design work on complex projects to high-quality levels.
• Develop project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects and manage time/budgets to milestones.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as reports, drawings and calculations.
• Provide technical leadership within the D&AT Practice and influence internal initiatives.
• Grow and manage Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the regional/national practice.
• Work independently with guidance in challenging situations and mentor junior staff.
• Advise client and project activities within project teams and wider D&AT initiatives.
• Collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Water treatment experience

Project governance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary design delivery for water sector projects in the UK. The role focuses on pumping systems, water and wastewater treatment design, and technical leadership across regional and national teams.

The candidate will drive innovative solutions, manage complex programmes, and work with stakeholders across the UK and internationally, within a hybrid office/site model.