Associate Director Civil Pipeline

Job Description Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments. Are you a Civil Pipeline 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 Atkins

Réalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate Director – Civil Pipeline Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice ’ll be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, the Environment Agency and other regional water authorities.

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

• Lead a team of Civil Pipeline 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 Civil Pipeline 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.
• Manage production, review, and approve 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, recommending best practices to improve internal processes and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Civil Pipeline 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.

This position is based in our Bristol, Birmingham or Derby offices. Hybrid working involves 3 days per week being office/site based.

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large‑scale Civil Pipeline engineering design delivery for a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo.
• Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge and broad expertise in pipeline design, including construction, rehabilitation, condition assessment, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
• Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, conveying complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of current UK and international design codes and standards, including CDM Regulations.
• Proficiency in designing appropriate digital analysis packages following local and national guidance such as HADES and Varism.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects and the wider Atkins
  
  Réalis D&AT practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development, flexible holiday allowances and a hybrid working culture.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you  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. Please do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in your conversation or application.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.