Job Description
The role is an Associate Director ICA Engineer in the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge, iconic projects to the Water market, including United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water and other regional water authorities.
Overview
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
As an ICA Engineer you can help make the world a better place by playing a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects. This position offers hybrid working – three days per week at office/site – and is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.
We bring a diverse, inclusive environment where every voice matters. Collaboration is not a buzzword – we value different perspectives and recognise everyone for their contributions.
Your role
The role will provide a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience and problem‑solving skills while offering good career development.
As an ICA Engineering Associate Director in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
* Own and direct a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant client and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
* Successfully manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
* Responsible for directing and reviewing technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, Control Network Architecture.
* Provide technical leadership into project design deliverables for ICA 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.
* Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
* Provide direction and guidance to Senior and Principal colleagues.
* Lead the growth of local Electrical & ICA team and the wider Electrical & ICA technical network.
* Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to Senior and Principal team members.
* Provide technical support and direction for bid proposals.
* Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
* Setting quality assurance standards in design and ensure compliance from Electrical & ICA teams.
* Leading business development initiatives to drive growth of water market.
About you
* A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Chartered Engineer.
* Proven experience in leading or directing an Electrical & ICA engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
* Requires comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in ICA designs.
* Extensive knowledge of water company design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES.
* Strong awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
* Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
* Experience in water market is preferred but not required.
* Experience in industrial and process environment is essential.
* Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
* A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.
Meet some but not all of the criteria? We'd still love to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter letting us know your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role.
Reward & 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.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across the various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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