Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in Epsom

Energy Jobline ZR; Epsom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Epsom is seeking an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering to lead design teams on transformative programmes for critical UK infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have chartered status, strong technical leadership skills, and experience in multidisciplinary delivery. This role offers the chance to work on iconic projects both domestically and internationally, ensuring high-quality design standards and project management.

Qualifications

• Must have chartered or fellow status in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in leading design delivery is essential.
• Understanding of current UK design standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct teams in technical design work.
• Define briefs and scopes of work for projects.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones.

Skills

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Experience in owning and leading design delivery

Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment

Strong technical leadership

Drive to expand client portfolio

Job description

Associate Director – Mechanical Engineering

As an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering, you will play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on transformative programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We currently have opportunities in our Epsom office.

Your Purpose:

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Define briefs, scopes of work, and lead bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Set quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

What you can bring:

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in owning and leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant, and a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Proven as a strong technical leader in multidisciplinary delivery.
• A winning work mentality drive to expand AtkinsRéalis' client portfolio.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under‑represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex‑forces, and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance. Employment offers 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 the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of in‑the‑UK status for 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

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