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You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, and we have a thriving team culture, simply put, this is a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include UK water companies, local authorities, highways/rail authorities, and developers. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team is one of the largest in the UK, providing water and wastewater infrastructure services alongside infrastructure drainage design, SuDS and surface water management along with DWMP.

Each of these disciplines is headed by a Technical Discipline Lead (TDL):

• Urban Drainage.
• Clean Water.
• Drainage Design.
• Surface Water Management and Green Infrastructure.
• DWMP.

We are in the process of formalising Technical Networks for Project Management and Network design to support our growth and technical excellence ambitions.

This Position is open for our Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Peterborough and Manchester Offices.

With expertise in one or more of these areas, the PhoD will take on focused development of one or more Technical Disciplines by supporting/leading in the expansion of a range of “service lines” within the discipline to support the growth and technical development of this discipline including but not limited to:

• Identify and lead aspects of Technical Assurance and Excellence.
• Develop strategies, plans and structures aligned with industry needs and trends to grow the technical teams into the future.
• Act as a technical expert in their own field with clients.
• Represent AtkinsRealis at industry events.
• Develop and implement digital tools.
• Support the current TDLs and Practice Management team in delivery and strategy development.
• Drive staff development initiatives to maximise the effectiveness of our talent pools.
• Work closely with other disciplines and teams across the business to maximise our future workload diversification and emerging opportunities.
• Work with TDLs and service line leaders to build organisational and sub‑structures across all the regions and to represent overseas work.
• Identify opportunities to engage with Universities and Technical Colleges to advance knowledge sharing and promote resource acquisition.

Our Technical Discipline Lead (TDL) team and the PhoD work hand‑in‑hand to lead and develop our technical excellence and future strategy. Whilst the TDLs work independently and at a senior level, the PhoD will help provide vision to support the development and implementation of each TN strategy and bring together any commonality.

To support this the AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure business is looking to appoint a Technical Director/Professional Head of Technical Disciplines to take accountability for the leadership, development, and implementation of strategic growth and development. The role will require collaboration with other senior leaders across our Networks and Drainage and Asset management Practices, including our Practice Managers (Regional Directors).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and growing team and set the strategic technical direction of the Practice. This will include the integration and development of digital tools to support project delivery.

Working collaboratively across our business to win opportunities to truly make AtkinsRealis the go‑to name for Water Network consultancy services.

• Strategic contribution – to the overall market strategy and business plans.
• External profile – able to demonstrate a quality external network of clients, stakeholders and partners, and comfortable to lead external engagement and events.
• Growth – of specific service lines within area of expertise.
• Relationships – work across the AtkinsRealis business to understand and sell our full range of capabilities.

• Key Account Management – deliver first‑class service provisions to develop strong, long lasting and profitable relationships.
• Client expert – understand in detail the client’s strategy, organisational design, key points of influence, culture, external drivers and their challenges, risks and opportunities.

• Across each of our technical networks support the TDLs development plans.
• Identification of client drivers and needs – prioritise proposition and service development to address needs, working closely with business development, our technical capabilities and marketing colleagues.

• Development of Technical capability throughout our technical networks.
• Support Practices to deliver on growth plan success measures.
• Contribution to meeting client outcome‑based KPIs.

This role will likely suit someone who has:

• Deep understanding of the UK Water Market and Clients.
• Credible Technical experience in one of the Technical Disciplines.
• The ability to build networks across our business and partners.
• Excellent communication skills and able to access, negotiate and influence at senior levels.
• Strong business acumen.

And is excited by:

• Setting the strategic direction of business aligned to market trends.
• Growing skills and capabilities to meet changing market needs.
• Identifying opportunities for staff technical and digital development.
• Working as part of a high performing team.
• Striving to achieve stretching targets.

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We’ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We’re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under‑represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex‑forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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