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Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom | Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom | Cardiff, United Kingdom | Swansea, Swansea, United Kingdom | Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom | Birmingham, United Kingdom
Overview
Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
Are you a Waste Water Pro cess 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 Waste Water Proce ss Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT)Practice of AtkinsRéalis . You'll b e part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency,as well as other regional water authorities.
As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-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, collaboration isn't a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.
We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.
We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea, Birmingham, or Derby offices.
Your role
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 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 process and services.
- Grow, develop, and manage the Process 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.
- 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 own work as well as others.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147410
Salary range
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Akshit Poonia
Hi there, I'm Akshit Poonia and I manage this role
About you
- 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 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 broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, 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 of 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 shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice.
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
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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.
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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