Associate Director ICA Engineering

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Réalis
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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 we face client challenges head‑on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

As an Associate Director in ICA Engineering, you will play a vital role in business development and ICA engineering on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects at home and abroad. We specialise in instrumentation and control/automation across sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide industry‑leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side support and construction phases.

• Own and direct teams undertaking technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, to high quality levels.
• Define briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to meet 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 ICA engineering capability within the practice.

• Chartered Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer.
• Experience owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in ICA design (instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems), motor control centres/switch gear, system architecture, fieldbus/communication networks, P&’s, ATEX installation practice, functional safety, and development of control specifications (URS/FDS) within process/industrial environment.
• Expert knowledge of current UK design standards, working practices and national guidance.

Explore rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career: competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances support a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Atkins

Réalis is 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 and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of five years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not mention or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer 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.

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Director

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology