Overview
Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Civil Structural Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects?
Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate Director Civil Structural Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You’ll be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge, iconic projects across the Energy, Defence, and Nuclear sectors – projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, EPR2, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, and more. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.
Your Role
The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills while providing strong opportunities for career development.
- Lead a team of Civil Structural 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 reinforced concrete or structural steel buildings, foundations, and/or underground structures.
- Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Civil Structural 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 process and services.
- Grow, develop, and manage the Civil Structural Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationally practice.
- Work independently in the most challenging situations, exercising personal judgement to solve difficult problems and providing 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/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Civil/Structural Engineer.
- Proven experience in leading large‑scale Civil Structural engineering design delivery for a design consultancy, including within a multi‑disciplinary environment. Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo.
- Demonstrates in‑depth knowledge and broad expertise in Civil Structural engineering, including reinforced concrete and steel structures.
- 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. Knowledge of other international design codes such as American codes is also beneficial but not required.
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Tekla, Robot, or STAAD.
- Experience in the Nuclear energy or Nuclear defence market is essential.
- Experience in dynamic or seismic design is beneficial but not required.
- A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
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. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We are 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. 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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