Lead Clean Water Process Engineer — UK Projects

AtkinsRéalis Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Professional development

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate/Associate Director in Clean Water Process Engineering to drive delivery on significant UK water projects. You will lead a team, guide technical design, and coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

The role focuses on drinking water treatment, conventional and advanced technologies, and ensuring safe, compliant outcomes across AMP8 programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Chemical/Process Engineer with UK institution or proven track record in UK Water delivery.
• Experience leading process technical delivery in UK Water sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Clean Water Process Engineers delivering high‑quality designs for complex projects.
• Provide technical leadership across regional and national D&AT practice, driving best practice and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated water infrastructure solutions with clients and partners.
• Support clients in shaping infrastructure programmes through needs assessment and option development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Hazard and operability (HAZOP)

Education

Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering

Tools

Process safety

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate/Associate Director in Clean Water Process Engineering to drive delivery on significant UK water projects. You will lead a team, guide technical design, and coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

The role focuses on drinking water treatment, conventional and advanced technologies, and ensuring safe, compliant outcomes across AMP8 programmes.