Technical Director Rivers, Dams or Maritime

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Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining 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. Bring your skills to the mix as a Technical Director in one of our Rivers, Dams or Maritime disciplines where you\’ll play a vital role leading in every aspect of business development and engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. You will play a strategic role as an industry leader in your discipline, bringing people together to shape innovative and viable outcomes to some of the most complex challenges facing society.

We specialise in all aspects of rivers, dams and maritime engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you. We currently have opportunities in our Epsom, London, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Manchester, Belfast and Glasgow offices.

Your Role

• Be accountable for technical delivery and safety, to high-quality levels across multiple projects and programmes.
• Set our technical strategic direction for projects and bid proposals, as well as acting as a subject-matter-expert.
• Be a point of escalation for resolution of complex technical matters, both internally and for our clients.
• Lead an agenda of technical excellence and continuous improvement in the practice whilst being accountable for quality assurance standards in design.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Grow, develop and manage one of our rivers, dams or maritime engineering capability. Bring pioneering innovation, contributions to advance knowledge and understanding, and provide vision and inspiration to others.
• Be a strategic partner for our clients, sought out by them as a go-to person within your technical field.

About you

• Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer.
• Influential and esteemed leadership, internally and externally.
• Multi-disciplinary integration and co-ordination experience and expertise.
• Knowledge of technical aspects within your sector of expertise and working familiarity with current UK design standards and practices.
• Nationally or international recognised subject matter expertise in your discipline(s).
• A strategic and transformational mindset.

Reward & benefits

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.

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About 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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Additional information

Security clearance

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 at interview. The 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 make reference to (in conversation) or include in your 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.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.