Associate Director River Engineering

-; Swansea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director in River Engineering. You will direct teams on various river engineering projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes while adhering to UK design standards. The ideal candidate is a Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in multidisciplinary design and knowledge of hydraulic structures. This role offers competitive salary and benefits in a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of flood walls, embankments, and hydraulic structures.
• Proficiency in delivering traditional engineering and nature-based strategies.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical design work and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Define briefs and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets for project milestones.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent

Experience in multidisciplinary design

Knowledge of flood walls and hydraulic structures

Familiarity with UK design standards

Proficiency in nature-based solutions

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team where everyone has a voice and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It is a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

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

We specialise in all aspects of river engineering across challenging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy and Cities & Development. We provide industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side support and construction phases. If you are passionate about this industry, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Birmingham and Manchester offices.

Your role

• Own and direct teams that undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
• Define briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to meet 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 engineering capability within the practice.

About you

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design for flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance and working practices.
• Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature‑based strategies.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Grow with a myriad of training and professional development opportunities. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance work and personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. 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 are committed to leading our clients across various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offer of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require you to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. If applying, do not reference 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 they belong. 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 abilities.

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.