Associate Director Waste Water Process in Newtown

As an Associate Director Waste Water Process Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate or manage members of a team of Process engineers for delivery of technical design work on small to complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in all areas of waste water treatment process and principles - conventional and advance treatment technologies.
• Responsible for managing the production and review of technical deliverables such as design reports, process calculations, process control philosophies, etc.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Process aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal processes and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Process Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national practice.
• Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Able to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, or their external stakeholders.
• Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Process Engineering capabilities within the process team.
• Work closely with and within a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.

Ideal candidate and key skills

• Chartered Engineer, preferably IChemE or CIWEM.
• A degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Environmental, Water and Waste water engineering, etc.).
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in Process engineering: waste water treatment processes and principles: preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary treatment, sludge treatment and understanding of integrated principles and services including emissions, odour, carbon and energy management.
• Experience in the UK Water Industry is highly recommended.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale Process engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo.
• Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
• Experience in design and delivery of projects with adherence to UK safety and environmental regulations, process safety techniques (e.g. HAZOP), knowledge of capital and operational costs - and risk assessments, as well as whole life carbon assessments.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in the UK Water Industry is highly recommended.
• Proven experience in leading large-scale Process engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrates ability to mentor and develop junior staff and grow capability within the team.

What we offer

• We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our London, Epsom, Peterborough or Cambridge offices.
• Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that support health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• A collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment with values that recognize contributions and perspectives.