Associate Director, Environment
- Environment & geoscience
- Sydney
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. 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 over 37,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
We design and deliver major projects in both the built and natural environments across the globe. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve how we live, connect, power, and protect ourselves, as well as change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.
Our inclusive, diverse, and energized work environment is something we take pride in. We foster an open culture founded on our core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
Role Summary
AtkinsRéalis Australia have newly created a national position for an Associate Director of Environment & Sustainability to lead our team from either Brisbane or Sydney.
In this role, you would be responsible for supporting our current portfolio of work within the renewable energy, defence, water and transportation markets nation-wide, as well as the overall growth and development of new environmental service lines and our team.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leading the environmental consultancy team, including delivery of pre and post approval works.
Playing a key role in the development of AtkinsRéalis’ environmental and sustainability capabilities across Australia's Power & Renewables, Defence, Transportation and Water markets.
Contributing to the development of complex project proposals/cost estimates and participating in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
Leading the environmental requirements across multi-sector projects and work with our global team.
Build and develop the environmental team, liaising with internal talent acquisition through experienced and early career recruitment.
Operate as a key client contact, developing environmental opportunities, managing client expectations and building lasting relationships
Work with the ANZ leadership team (CEO, Practice Director, and Markets Directors) to develop service line strategies
Deliver on market strategies to determine project opportunities.
Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities
Established experience in growing service offerings and inhouse capabilities across the Australian environmental market
A keen interest in diversifying AtkinsRéalis’ sustainability service line in Australia
In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and technical elements.
Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead teams.
Exposure to writing tenders / proposals in the pursuit of winning new business.
Experience or interest in getting involved in Business Development to create and deliver on strategies
Tertiary qualifications in Science, Environment Engineering or a related field, or experience deemed equivalent
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you’ll inspire positive change in the world around you. Together, we’re shaping a better future—one where innovation and collaboration thrive.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let’s create a world where everyone’s potential is recognised and celebrated!
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