Associate Director River Engineering

Associate Director River Engineering

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

As an Associate Director in River Engineering, you will play a vital role in every aspect of river engineering and flood defence on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure. Opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad are available.

We specialise in all aspects of river engineering across multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy and Cities & Development. We provide industry‑leading river engineering and flood defence solutions throughout the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases.

We currently have opportunities in our Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Birmingham and Manchester offices.

• Own and direct teams that undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, to high‑quality levels.
• Define briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Successfully 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 engineering capability within the practice.

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in design such as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance and working practices.
• Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature‑based strategies.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a wide range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is 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. If applying to this role please do not reference or include in your application or CV any 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. 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 abilities.

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Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology