Mission Critical Sector Lead - Infrastructure Building Design

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 38,000 employees worldwide. We lead the design and delivery of some of the world’s most complex, challenging and critical infrastructure projects across a broad range of market sectors including Mission Critical, Science & Technology, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Manufacturing & Industry, Buildings & Places, Transport and Water. Our company's purpose is to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Our values and employee proposition ensure that we provide the environment in which people can be their true selves and do their best work - an environment in which people learn, grow and make a tangible difference.

As part of our UK growth strategy, we are looking to appoint a senior leader in our Mission Critical and Data Centre sector. We require a talented individual with domain knowledge and experience to establish us as a sector leader. It is likely that the successful individual will currently be undertaking a similar role in the Mission Critical sector but is looking for a new challenge and opportunity to make a significant contribution in a progressive and ambitious organisation.

As our sector leader you will shape, develop and implement our growth strategy in the sector, collaborating with likeminded individuals to create a world class multidisciplinary Mission Critical capability. The key element of the role is business growth, building relationships with new and existing clients, maximising client satisfaction and securing new opportunities to win and deliver AtkinsRéalis service lines. We seek innovative in service line delivery through the application and commercialisation of technology and AI and the successful candidate will enhance our current capabilities in this regard.

At AtkinsRéalis, we embrace hybrid working and have a flexible working policy that enables working from home and office locations. The position can be based in any of our offices across the UK, with our main hubs being London, Epsom, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the UK's Mission Critical sector strategy for delivery excellence and growth.
• Develop and implement the sector's key account management plan.
• Build external networks and develop new and existing client relationships.
• Build a network of industry related supply chain partners.
• Raise AtkinsRéalis sector profile and reputation externally.
• Be the business’ subject matter expert in the design of Mission Critical and data centre facilities.
• Provide governance and oversight of project performance in a Project Director capacity.
• Perform technical reviews of multi-discipline mission critical, data centre design packages.
• Interface with AtkinsRéalis Project Management and Cost Management delivery teams.
• Appoint key account managers, manage and provide guidance as key account director.
• Manage sector technical initiatives and investment judgement
• Support oversee winning work as bid director.

Requirements:

• Proven Mentor in the Mission Critical, Data Centre or related sector.
• Degree qualified or equivalent qualification in a related Building or Building a Services related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the Development, Real Estate or Building Design sector.
• Strong technical experience and commercial understanding of the mission critical and data centre sector. Across the full development lifecycle.
• Professionally qualified and membership of a professional institution.
• Experience and demonstrable track record in key account management and development of new business.
• Effective communication skills and a professional approach to clients and other AtkinsRéalis employees.
• Positive speaker at internal and external events.
• Demonstrable track record of building networks and winning work.
• Demonstrable leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire others.
• A good understanding of quality assurance, safety and environmental sustainability.
• Working knowledge of common forms of contract such as NEC, JCT etc.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. 

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

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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