Overview
As an Associate Director Waste Water Process Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
* Lead, coordinate or manage members of a team of Process engineers for delivery of technical design work on small to complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in all areas of waste water treatment process and principles - conventional and advance treatment technologies.
* Responsible for managing the production and review of technical deliverables such as design reports, process calculations, process control philosophies, etc.
* Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Process aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work, with the project management team, to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
* Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal processes and services.
* Grow, develop, and manage the Process Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
* Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
* Able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, or their external stakeholders.
* Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives.
* Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
* Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Process Engineering capabilities within the process team.
* Work closely with and within a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
* Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.
Ideal candidate and key skills
* Chartered Engineer, preferably IChemE or CIWEM.
* A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Environmental, Water and Waste water engineering, etc.).
* Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in Process engineering: waste water treatment processes and principles: preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary treatment, sludge treatment and understanding of integrated principles and services including, emissions, odour, carbon and energy management.
* Experience in the UK Water Industry is highly recommended.
* Proven experience in leading large-scale Process engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo.
* Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
* Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
* Experience in design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs - and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments.
* A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
* Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in the UK Water Industry is highly recommended.
* Proven experience in leading large-scale Process engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
* Demonstrates ability to mentor and develop junior staff and grow capability within the team.
What we offer
* We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our London, Epsom, Peterborough or Cambridge offices.
* Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that support health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
* Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
* A collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment with values that recognize contributions and perspectives.
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