Director, Mechanical Engineering – Water Infrastructure

slihrms; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead a team delivering complex mechanical design for water sector projects across the UK. The role involves technical leadership, managing deliverables, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will work within the Design & Advanced Technology Practice, supporting landmark infrastructure and international initiatives, with hybrid working and a senior leadership path in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status is preferred.
• Proven leadership of large-scale mechanical design delivery in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of UK design standards and CDM/DSEAR is essential.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design on complex multi-disciplinary projects, adhering to design codes and standards, including pumps and water/wastewater systems.
• Develop project design deliverables for mechanical aspects and manage time and budgets to milestones.
• Review and approve technical deliverables such as reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership within the regional and national D&AT practice and drive best practices.
• Grow and manage mechanical engineering capabilities regionally and nationally.
• Offer guidance to junior team members and solve challenging problems with minimal supervision.
• Advise clients and project teams on technical activities within projects and practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate on bid proposals.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas for integrated design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Team management

Water market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer to lead a team delivering complex mechanical design for water sector projects across the UK. The role involves technical leadership, managing deliverables, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will work within the Design & Advanced Technology Practice, supporting landmark infrastructure and international initiatives, with hybrid working and a senior leadership path in a dynamic environment.