Job Description
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
Are you an Electrical Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate Director Electrical Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, and other regional water authorities.
As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects domestically and internationally.
Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world‑class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn’t a buzzword – we value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.
We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you with whatever you need. We offer hybrid working (3 days a week office/site based). This position is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.
Your role
The role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills, with good opportunities for career development.
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, to high‑quality levels.
* Successfully manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
* Direct and review technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, Control Network Architecture.
* Provide technical leadership for Electrical aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets to key milestones.
* 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 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.
* Set quality assurance standards in design and ensure compliance from Electrical & ICA teams.
* Lead business development initiatives to drive growth of the water market for AtkinsRéalis.
* Support leadership and management of the D&AT team within the Manchester office.
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 within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
* Requires comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in Electrical 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 the 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 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. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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 our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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. 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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