Principal consultant - Intelligent Mobility

Snc-Lavalin; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UK is seeking an Associate Director in Intelligent Mobility to shape the future of transport through ITS and digital mobility solutions. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams and deliver complex projects for clients such as National Highways and local authorities.

The role emphasizes growth in the North and Scotland, a hybrid working model, collaboration with senior leaders, and a commitment to technical excellence and people development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex ITS projects.
• Strong track record in client relationship building and business growth.
• Experience in public sector projects and work-winning activities.

Responsibilities

• Open opportunities in the North and Scotland to support growth.
• Lead and mentor teams to ensure technical excellence and delivery.
• Drive work-winning and delivery with government accounts and stakeholders.
• Promote the IT&I practice and strengthen client partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Project delivery

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered/Professional membership desirable

Job description

Job Description Overview Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. AtkinsRéalis UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams into a single business of 3,000 talented transport consultants and engineering professionals. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes AtkinsRéalis the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of transport & mobility. Join us at an exciting point in our journey as we launch our new Intelligent Transport and Infrastructure (IT&I) practice. We have brought together a team of 180 consultants and engineers with deep expertise across asset management, intelligent mobility, smart technology, and digital and data solutions within the transport environment. This newly formed, externally facing business is designed to align closely with our clients' evolving needs, while creating fresh opportunities for our people to grow, develop, and thrive as part of a collaborative and innovative practice.

Discipline

As an Associate Director in our Intelligent Mobility team, you'll help shape the future of transport through the delivery of innovative intelligent transport systems and digital mobility solutions. Working with clients such as National Highways and local authorities, you'll build trusted relationships, identify new opportunities and see them through to successful delivery. Leading multidisciplinary project teams, in a project-based environment, you'll bring people together around a common goal while delivering smarter, safer and more sustainable transport networks.

Your role

A key part of the role will be to open up opportunities in the North and Scotland to support our ambition for growth. We have a hybrid working model so this position will blend homeworking with being based at one of our key locations including: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds and Manchester. This role spans technical advisory and delivery, working closely with clients, stakeholders and the supply chain. Ideally, you'll be strategic in your approach with a work winning focus. Work collaboratively with the senior team to drive growth, support the development of our people, and ensure technical excellence across all the Intelligent Mobility Teams. Have a leading role in winning and delivering work associated with local and central government operations. Promote the Intelligent Transport and Infrastructure practice and wider AtkinsRéalis externally. Support the IT&I Practice Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in delivering the performance targets for the wider practice. Provide technical leadership, ensuring that our Intelligent Mobility team deploys and continually develops the best technical and management solutions for our clients, and that we strive for and promote technical excellence. Act as Project Director or Technical Reviewer on strategically important commissions. Steer work winning and delivery in Scotland and the North of England to align the practice to client accounts identified in the Transportation business plan, developing the specific growth plan. Engage and support clients and stakeholders to raise our profile and drive growth. Mentor and support colleagues to increase resilience and promote development of our people. Demonstrate strong knowledge of local transport technology sector covering intelligent mobility, intelligent transport systems and/or public transport.

About you

Proven experience building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, creating long-term partnerships and delivering exceptional outcomes. A track record of identifying opportunities, developing solutions and converting ideas into successful projects and sustainable business growth. Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to inspire and influence multidisciplinary teams in a project-based environment. Experience delivering complex Intelligent Mobility, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) or transportation technology projects. The ability to engage confidently with clients, partners and colleagues, building consensus and bringing people together around a shared vision. Commercial awareness combined with a client-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering value. Experience mentoring, supporting and developing colleagues, contributing to an inclusive and high-performing team culture. Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline, with professional membership or chartership desirable.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

Additional information

Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) 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 that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, 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 ability.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

#LI-UK#LI-ATKINS #LI-Transportation Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.