Associate Director

Shape the highways of tomorrow.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

The role requires being involved in leading the talented regional team across Commercial & procurement in the North-West of England. Your role will also involve delivering work with existing and new clients and being part of our national commercial and procurement leadership team, managing a growing team in North-West based offices including Manchester and Liverpool. Collaborating with key strategic partners, clients and colleagues across AtkinsRéalis globally, you'll enjoy working with people who pull together to get the job done. With AtkinsRéalis, you'll be trusted with more responsibility, to support a quicker and supported role to take your career to the next level.

Your purpose:

• Working with the Commercial and Procurement Leadership team you will be involved to help define our strategy and our future aspirations both for the North-West and across the UK.
• Defining and leading on the regional strategy for the discipline.
• Directing the sub-sector teams on the implementation of the strategy and working with the operational business on delivery.
• Leading on team engagement/care and management.Supporting the Identification of target clients and the development of an engagement plan.
• Innovation – constantly reviewing how to do things better and more efficiently.
• Recruitment – identifying the key resources we need, where we need them and why. Leading the recruitment process to grow our business.
• Working closely with the operational business on direction and strategy. Reviewing and assessing performance of our people and supporting the operational business in driving efficiency across the region.

What you can bring:

• Strong and proven infrastructure experience for sectors including Local Transport notably for Defence, Water Energy, Aviation, Rail or Highways projects.
• Proven track record in effective management of diverse team(s) either at discipline level, or on major/complex commissions or projects, for major client(s), including maximising performance and confidently dealing with performance related issues developing and growing people to promote the next generation of leaders.
• An inspiring leader, known for your principles.Deeply committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
• Excellent communicator, collaborator and influencer.
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or other forms of contract.A professional with regional credibility.
• Embody safety, integrity, collaboration and innovation.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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