Associate Director - Movement & Place

AtkinsRéalis; Thorpe le Street; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a skilled individual to manage and enhance their Movement & Place team in Edinburgh. This role involves developing innovative transport strategies while collaborating with diverse teams on critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in transport planning and proven leadership abilities, with the opportunity to significantly influence transport solutions in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning and project management.
• Strong networking capabilities with local clients.
• Ability to lead and grow a dynamic team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collaborate with a high-performing team in transport planning.
• Deliver projects aligning with local client needs and strategies.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Skills

Transport strategy development

Scheme appraisal

Transport scheme development

People movement and accessibility

Feasibility studies

Multi-modal transport strategies

Job description

Job Description

Lead delivery with vision.

The transportation infrastructure sector in Scotland is experiencing unprecedented levels of investment, and AtkinsRéalis is leading projects to upgrade existing transport networks to meet future demand, including active travel initiatives, rail upgrades, and extensive public transport corridor enhancements. We are also working closely with our clients to support their digital transformation and develop new initiatives to help them achieve their Net Zero commitments.

AtkinsRéalis is strengthening its presence in Scotland, providing a wide range of support to our clients via the Excel framework and other routes to market. We have exciting growth plans to expand our business further in response to this pipeline of work, and we are looking to enhance our Movement & Place team in Edinburgh. We are currently seeking a talented, experienced individual to help deliver projects across the transport planning discipline for our expanding client base. The role will also involve supporting our wider AtkinsRéalis business across both Edinburgh and Glasgow offices.

Your Purpose

• Manage our high-performing, dynamic team that works seamlessly with our wider national Movement & Place business while helping grow our presence in the Scottish markets.
• Collaborate with specialists from across our business as part of multi-disciplinary teams on flagship regeneration, development, and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to our successful team with a well-balanced skill set to meet client needs and add value to our market offer.

What You Can Bring

• Lead and shape the Movement & Place team, securing and delivering work from local clients by leveraging your networks and knowledge.
• Demonstrate capabilities in areas such as:
• Development of transport strategies and plans (local and strategic)
• Scheme appraisal and business case preparation
• Transport scheme development
• People movement and accessibility
• Feasibility and corridor studies
• Development planning
• Multi-modal transport strategies

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We’re creating innovative ideas and smart solutions for cities, people, and the environment. You’ll work alongside top industry professionals solving challenges that combine traditional engineering with new technologies. As part of our organization, you’ll be positioned to deliver solutions that benefit governments and communities, while helping us improve our environmental performance and enable others to do the same.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention current or previous security clearances in your application or CV.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and employee networks to support staff from various backgrounds. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular