Associate Director Mechanical Engineering
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Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? We'd like you to join our talented team where everyone has a voice and we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It is a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.
Bring your skills to the mix as an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering. You will play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects at home and abroad.
We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering within challenging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We provide industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side support and construction phases. If you want to be part of a passionate team, we would love to talk to you.
We currently have opportunities in our London office.
Your Purpose
* Own and direct teams that undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, achieving high‑quality levels.
* Define briefs, scopes of work, and lead bid proposals.
* Successfully manage time and budgets to meet key project milestones and programmes.
* Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
* Set quality assurance standards in design.
* Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.
What You Can Bring
* Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
* Experience owning and leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
* Extensive water industry experience.
* Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plants, and a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
* Proven strong technical leadership in multidisciplinary delivery.
* A winning work mentality that drives expansion of AtkinsRéalis's client portfolio.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and one of the Times' Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineer Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. Our employee networks foster awareness and allyship for under‑represented groups and support communities outside AtkinsRéalis through schools, charities, ex‑forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, it will be discussed during interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not mention any current or previously held security clearance in conversation or in your application or CV.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To embed inclusion 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 abilities.
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