Associate Director Mechanical Engineer

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development. As an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer in the D&A T practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design.
• Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Mechanical 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&A T practice and influence D&A T Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal process and services.
• Grow, develop, and manage the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationally 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.
• Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&A T Practice initiatives.
• Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Proven experience in leading large‑scale Mechanical engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, challenges the status quo.
• The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in the design integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Additionally, it demands a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices.
• 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 a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR.
• Proficiency in applicable analytic software and related tools.
• Experience in Water market is essential.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&A T practice.
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.

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