- Location: Various locations
- Job Type: Full time
- Ref: R‑147473
Overview
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
Are you a Clean Water Process 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 Clean Water Process Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You’ll be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, as well as 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 both domestically and internationally. We’re committed to providing industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side and construction‑phase support.
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 which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.
Your role
The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.
As an Associate Director Clean Water Process Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
- Lead a team of Clean Water Process Engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
- Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Clean Water 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.
- Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- 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 Clean Water 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.
- 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.
- Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
About you
- A degree in Chemical / Process Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Chemical / Process Engineer.
- Proven experience in leading large‑scale Clean Water Process engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, challenges the status quo.
- Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge and broad expertise in drinking water treatment process and principles – conventional and advanced treatment technologies.
- 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 UK Water market is preferred.
- A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
Meet some but not all 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.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there’s no limit to how brilliant you can be. It’s time to join a like‑minded team where you’ll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
