Associate Director Coastal Engineering
Job Description
Overview
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
Are youaCoastal Engineerwho is passionate about making the world a better place?Are you ready totake up a vital role in some of the UK’smost exciting and innovativeprojects?
Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the futureof our cities and environments.
We are looking foran energetic and experiencedAssociate DirectorCoastal Engineerto join our teamwithin the Design & Advanced Technology(D&AT)PracticeofAtkinsRéalis. You’llbe part of a talented, multi-disciplinaryteamdeliveringcutting edge,iconicprojectsto our Water market clients.
As a key member of our team,you’llplay a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.We’recommitted to providingindustry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.
Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaborationisn’ta buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.
Wealso know that different people have different priorities, which is whywe’rehere to support you with whatever you need.
We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per weekbeing office/site based. This position is based in ourEpsom or Peterboroughoffices.
Your role
The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providinggood opportunities for career development.
As an Associate Director Coastal Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
- Lead a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary coastal engineering projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.
- Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Coastal 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.
- Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- 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 processand services.
- Grow, develop, and manage the Coastal Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationallypractice.
- Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriateand provide guidance to junior team members.
- 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.
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
About you
- A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Civil Engineer .
- Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering design delivery for a design consultancyincluding within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Takes broadperspective to identifyinnovative solutions, challenges the status quo.
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertisein coastal engineering including in design such as breakwaters, sea walls, breakwaters and offshore structures, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics.
- 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.
- Proficiencyin applicable analytical software and related tools such as wave modelling and wave overtopping.
- Experience in the Water market is essential and experience in wider markets such as Energy or Defenceis desirable.
- A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and sharedsuccess across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
Meet some but notall ofthe criteria?We’dstill love to hear from you! Pleasesubmityour CV along with a cover letterletting us knowyour motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role.
Rewards & 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.
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.
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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RegularAt 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.