Associate Director Mechanical Engineer – Water

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Structured career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead and deliver major water infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on guiding a team of Mechanical Engineers, providing technical leadership across the D&AT practice and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts with clients and partners.

You will drive innovation, sustainability and technical excellence while mentoring engineers and developing key client relationships to support bid opportunities and

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with an accredited UK institution OR extensive industry experience delivering value.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery of multidisciplinary projects within the UK water sector.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment processes and mechanical equipment design integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers delivering high-quality technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across the regional and national D&AT practice.
• Build, lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis, clients and partners.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and support bid/work-winning activities.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams to deliver compliant and commercially successful outcomes.
• Mentor engineers and foster a collaborative high-performing culture.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer (UK)

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead and deliver major water infrastructure projects in the UK. The role focuses on guiding a team of Mechanical Engineers, providing technical leadership across the D&AT practice and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts with clients and partners.

You will drive innovation, sustainability and technical excellence while mentoring engineers and developing key client relationships to support bid opportunities and