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Associate Director Mechanical Engineering

AtkinsRéalis
Birmingham
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Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It’s 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’ll 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.


Your role

  • Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
  • Defining briefs, scopes of work, and lead bid proposals.
  • Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Setting quality assurance standards in design.
  • Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

About You

  • Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
  • Experience in owning and leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
  • Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant, and a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
  • Proven as a strong technical leader in the multidisciplinary delivery.
  • A winning work mentality to drive and expand AtkinsRéalis' client portfolio.

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’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.


Additional information

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 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 abilities.


Seniority level

Director


Employment type

Full-time


Job function

Engineering and Information Technology


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