Associate Director Mechanical Engineering in Manchester

Shape the future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining 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 will play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as water, aviation, defence, energy, cities & development and education. We provide industry‑leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you, we would love to talk to you. We currently have opportunities in our Manchester office. We trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

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• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
  
• Define briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
  
• Manage time and budgets to 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.
  

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• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
  
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plants, and a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
  

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help our 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 Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through community housing. We proudly support under‑represented groups through employee networks and community programmes.

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 a UK clearance of 5 years or longer. Please do not include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

At AtkinsRéalis, we are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

Job Type: Regular

Worker Type: Employee