Associate Director Electrical Engineering

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you an Electrical 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?

As an Associate Director Electrical Engineer in the Design & Advanced Technology Practice, you will join a multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge, iconic projects for water market clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water and Southern Water. The role involves hybrid working, with 3 days per week in office or site, and may be based in London, Epsom, Peterborough or Cambridge.

As an Associate Director Electrical Engineer, the successful candidate will:

• Own and direct a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant client and project‑specific design codes and standards.
• Manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
• Direct and review technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies and Control Network Architecture.
• Provide technical leadership on electrical aspects of complex projects and collaborate with the project management team to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Collaborate with clients, operations teams and other Atkins
  
  Réalis teams.
• Provide direction and guidance to Senior and Principal colleagues and lead the growth of the local Electrical & ICA team and wider technical network.
• Work independently, exercising personal judgment to solve difficult problems and support bid proposals.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Set quality assurance standards in design and ensure compliance from Electrical & ICA teams.
• Lead business development initiatives to drive growth in the water market.
• Support leadership and management of the D&A team within the Manchester office.

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer.
• Proven experience leading or directing an Electrical & ICA engineering design delivery team in a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Strong ability to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in electrical design.
• Extensive knowledge of water company design codes and standards such as WIMES.
• Strong awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Experience in the water market is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in industrial and process environments is essential.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards, professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on the relevant level of clearance being obtained. Candidates will be required to provide proof of UK residency for at least five years. Details of any current or previous security clearance should not be included in the application or CV.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.