Associate Director

Overview

Be the essence of collaboration.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Complex Projects team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. So, talk to us about how we can support you. We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

We are seeking an Associate Director to join our high‑performing team, where you'll play a key role in driving commercial success, supporting colleagues, and delivering outstanding service to our clients.

As an Associate Director, you'll be responsible for delivering work that's driven by excellence as well as doing the right thing. You'll share our reputation for working on some of the UK's most high-profile commissions. Your teams will work across a wide range of projects within the complex infrastructure sector including rail, highways, utilities, defence, energy and aviation.

• Lead the delivery of high‑quality projects, setting clear expectations and building trusted relationships with clients through proactive engagement and exceptional service.
• Support and develop emerging talent, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture where people can grow and thrive.
• Work closely with senior leaders to help shape and strengthen a high‑value, profitable service offering that reflects our commitment to technical excellence, innovation, and client outcomes.
• Apply strong commercial and contractual understanding, particularly of the NEC suite, to ensure projects are delivered with rigour, clarity, and commercial discipline.
• Bring a proactive, commercially minded, and purpose‑driven approach that consistently adds value for clients and enhances the reputation of our business.
• Deliver senior commercial advice on high-value and complex projects.
• Drive business development initiatives and support regional growth plans.
• Manage fee proposals, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at senior client meetings, industry forums and networking events.

• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality commercial services across highways, water, and wider civil engineering projects within the UK infrastructure sector.
• Strong client‑relationship skills, with a customer‑focused approach and a clear understanding of evolving client priorities and expectations.
• Confident handling of legal, contractual, and technical matters, supported by the ability to develop robust and consistent delivery plans.
• Supportive team contributor, experienced in mentoring colleagues and promoting a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing working environment.
• Commercially aware, adept at identifying repeat and new business opportunities, and committed to ongoing professional development to stay current with industry standards.
• Experience of mentoring and developing others.
• Professional accreditation (MRICS or MCICES)

• 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.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, 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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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