Electrical Engineering Lead – Water Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Career development

Work-life balance

Office-based flexibility

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Electrical Engineer to lead significant water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage a team of electrical engineers, drive technical excellence, and shape delivery across concept to commissioning while supporting business development and client relations.

The role offers hybrid working across multiple UK hubs, with opportunities to collaborate nationally and internationally within the D&AT practice.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer with a UK institution OR extensive industry experience delivering value.
• Experience leading the electrical design and delivery of multidisciplinary projects across concept, outline, detailed design, construction, and commissioning within the UK water sector.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, support, and assurance to engineers and technicians, acting as a key point of contact within project and national teams.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage risks and deliver practical, value-driven solutions.
• Commitment to technical excellence, innovation, safety, quality, and sustainable engineering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Electrical Engineers, delivering high-quality technical solutions for complex water and wastewater projects.
• Provide technical leadership across the regional and national D&AT practice, driving best practice, capability growth, and continuous improvement.
• Build, lead, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across AtkinsRéalis, clients, and partners to deliver integrated solutions and maximise project value.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, supporting business development, framework growth, and work-winning activities, including bid and proposal opportunities.
• Collaborate with UK and international teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and commercially successful project outcomes.
• Play an active role in strengthening AtkinsRéalis' technical community, sharing knowledge and supporting practice development initiatives.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Stakeholder management

Technical guidance

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (UK) or equivalent experience

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate or Associate Director Electrical Engineer to lead significant water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage a team of electrical engineers, drive technical excellence, and shape delivery across concept to commissioning while supporting business development and client relations.

The role offers hybrid working across multiple UK hubs, with opportunities to collaborate nationally and internationally within the D&AT practice.