Associate Director

Overview

Atkins

Réalis is seeking to recruit an Associate Director to join our Cost Management team in Liverpool. This key leadership role supports the delivery of high‑profile, high‑value projects across a range of sectors, offering the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and drive exceptional project outcomes.

• Lead major programmes, frameworks, and key client accounts
• Provide strategic commercial oversight and assurance across projects
• Oversee governance, risk management, and commercial compliance in line with OCRA processes
• Deliver senior commercial advice on high‑value and complex projects
• Drive business development initiatives and support regional growth plans
• Lead team development, including talent management and succession planning
• Support recruitment, people development, and performance management
• Manage fee proposals, forecasting, and financial performance
• Represent Atkins
  
  Réalis at senior client meetings, industry forums and networking events

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Member of the RICS (or equivalent professional body)
• Significant experience in a senior cost management or commercial role
• Proven track record of leading large, complex projects or programmes
• Strong commercial, contractual and strategic expertise
• Experience managing client relationships and supporting business growth
• Confident leadership style with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If so, it will be discussed  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. Candidates should not refer or include in their application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

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