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Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Solve efficiency, shape a healthier planet.
You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.
AtkinsRéalis has an exciting opportunity to appoint an Associate Director in our Water Management Consultancy, focused on the Airports market. AtkinsRéalis already has great technical capability and offers pollution reduction solutions to clients across different markets in the UK and internationally. We see the potential for significant growth in the airports sector and are seeking a new Associate Director who can see and capture this pivotal opportunity for the business and our clients. An important part of the role is to be the integrator of technical specialisms to drive joined-up services for clients which can tackle multiple environmental, engineering and sustainability challenges. You will work collaboratively with AtkinsRéalis' technical teams to solve clients' problems, ensuring technical best practice, knowledge sharing and process optimisation in our approach to projects. It is a role that brings together deep technical expertise with the collaborative approach required to develop relationships externally and internally.
Joining a well-established and successful team, you will work with our specialists from across the Practice to win and deliver our portfolio of projects. You will champion high standards of performance, and influence project development. As an expert in the field, you will undertake your own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, leading on projects and frameworks as appropriate. You will work closely with our clients to develop trusted relationships, supporting them in a skilled, professional manner. You will guide on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team. As an Associate Director, you will be a well-recognised specialist, leading complex projects in your areas of expertise, mentoring and supporting more junior staff, and will be expected to work closely with the team to further develop the group's'objectives, portfolio of projects and clients, and digital tools.
Your role
You will lead on the delivery of key technical areas related to water & environment for airports, coordinating specialist inputs to delivery and ensure excellence in all we do. By maintaining excellent professional relationships, you will oversee a growth in repeat business in areas such as de-icier science, surface water management strategies, contamination and pollution investigations, permitting or groundwater and surface water compliance monitoring programmes.
You will be someone with a strong set of technical skills, networks and knowledge complimentary to the AtkinsRéalis Water Management Consultancy (WMC). You will work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.You will also work closely with the Practice Director, Greg Whitfield, Service Line Leads and Professional Heads of Discipline, to support the development and maintenance of a strategy to raise the water and environment work for airports both nationally and internationally, through increased engagement with professional bodies, the AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure business and more widely across AtkinsRéalis.
- Client focussed - Strong in the win – deliver sphere with highly developed relationship management skills and a strong reputation with our clients, project stakeholders and regulators. Able to work tenaciously through the frameworks we already have to extract more work.
- A collaborator - A good team worker, comfortable working in large and dispersed teams with range of specialists with different technical backgrounds. Someone with the ability to be a conduit between clients and highly technical people, and able to communicate effectively at all levels. A supportive and encouraging mentor to less experienced members of the team.
- Reliable - A highly motivated and self-starter; focussed on achieving and delivering technical excellence on budget and programme.
- Experienced in regulatory engagement – Someone comfortable engaging and influencing regulators.
- Open to new ideas – Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges. Able to create new routes into our buyers to present more novel approaches. Comfortable presenting thought pieces or technical papers.
Location
Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-139499
Salary range
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Mahendran CV
Hi there, I'm Mahendran CV and I manage this role
About you
- Must have a degree in a relevant discipline and preferably relevant post-graduate qualification (with a focus on water quality, environmental chemistry or aquatic environment).
- Be an established and recognised leader in the water and or aviation industries with a strong pedigree of consultancy or research experience.
- Established reputation and technical standing in water quality and ecology across freshwater, estuarine and marine environments.
- Specialist expertise in EU and UK environmental regulation (Water Framework Directive, Priority Substances and Sludge Directives, Urban Wastewater Treatment, Habitat Regulations Directive, Environmental Permitting Regulations, etc.).
- Established relationships and collaborations with academic and research institutes in the field of environmental sciences, urban drainage, water quality and environmental chemistry.
- Creativity and innovation evident from own work and published papers.
- Excellent writing skills - clarity in scientific writing is key; demonstrated through existing work (e.g. scientific publications, policy documents, thought leadership articles and consultancy reports). Able to adapt writing style to produce documents for different types of audience, including non-specialists.
- Must be able to demonstrate a strong working knowledge of project and financial management.
- Chartered status (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, IEMA, CEnv, CSci).
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.
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.
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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