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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland | Cork, Ireland | Galway, Galway, Ireland | Dundalk, Louth, Ireland
Overview
Are you a Water Engineer passionate about making a real difference? Are you ready to take on a senior leadership role in some of Ireland's most exciting and innovative infrastructure projects?
Join AtkinsRéalis and play a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and natural environments.
We are seeking an energetic and experienced Associate Director to join our Water Team within the AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure business. You will be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge and iconic projects for key water sector clients, including Uisce Éireann, Design & Build contractors, and UK water companies.
As a senior member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering transformational programmes for critical Irish infrastructure, with opportunities to contribute to landmark projects both domestically and internationally. We are committed to delivering industry‑leading solutions across the full project lifecycle, adding value through technical excellence, client‑side advisory roles, and construction‑phase support.
At AtkinsRéalis, every voice matters. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world‑class talent can thrive. Collaboration is embedded in how we work, and we value the different perspectives our people bring, recognising contributions fairly and equally.
We also understand that different people have different priorities. That's why we support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation of three days per week in the office, based in Swords, Galway, Dundalk, or Cork.
Your role
As an Associate Director, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing technical and people leadership to a team of Water Engineers delivering complex, multi‑disciplinary projects in accordance with national and project‑specific design standards.
- Working closely with Project Managers to manage programme, budgets, and delivery against key milestones.
- Taking responsibility for the production, review, and approval of high‑quality technical deliverables, including reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- Acting as a senior technical leader within the discipline across UK & Ireland, influencing best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Growing, developing, and managing Water Engineering capability within the Irish business.
- Exercising sound professional judgement in complex situations and providing mentorship and guidance to junior and developing engineers.
- Advising clients and project teams on technical, operational, and strategic matters.
- Leading or contributing to the technical aspects of bids and proposals.
- Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams across UK, Ireland, and overseas to deliver integrated and sustainable design solutions.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-151015
Salary range
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Kaushik Sharma
Hi there, I'm Kaushik Sharma and I manage this role
About you
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your technical expertise, leadership skills, and professional judgement while supporting the continued growth of our Water business in Ireland.
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 and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. 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, international remote working opportunities, 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
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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