Technical Director - MEP

Role Profile

As the Leader of the Building Design team, you will be involved in a giga project from day one, with exposure to some of the most demanding requirements. At Atkins we encourage vision, problem-solving, ambition, enthusiasm, and drive.

We recognize that people are the key to our success, and we ensure that we provide them with a varied workload and encourage them to extend themselves in order to reach their potential.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.Atkinsréalisrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

The role will include:

• Representing Atkins on a daily basis to our Client and their representatives.

• Management and coordination of the MEP Design Team

• Management of the coordination with other services and/or sub-consultants

• Showing strong communication skills to interact with project stakeholders, where necessary explaining and dissecting our designs and providing direction to our design team.

• Demonstrating commercial awareness with the administration of Change Control system.

Minimum Requirements

• Building Services/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering BSc. degree from an internationally recognized University.

• Chartered Engineer with the relevant Institute

• 20+ years’ experience in delivering major projects.

• 15+ years’ experience in a multi-disciplinary Team Leader position

• A specific discipline strength and/or speciality would be advantageous.

• An in-depth understanding of all MEP and building services design processes.

• The ability to think laterally and possess a sound understanding of engineering principles with the ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

• The ability to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally.

• Experience on design and build project would be advantageous.

• Experience of working with Contractors

• Previous experience of leading multi-disciplinary design teams and responsibilities for budgets and programming

• Commercial awareness essential with an understanding and ability to administer Change Control.

• Computer literate with all standard project design and development software including Microsoft, BIM etc.

• Strong communication skills will be required to interact with multiple internal and external Teams and project stakeholders.

The Individual

• Specialist/Industry Leader in specific facet of an MEP aspect.

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the MEP industry

• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions.

• Able to work and communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Flexible approach to work

• Ability to work on your own initiative.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgments.

• Ability to adapt to different cultures and working environments.

• Aspiration to grow with responsibility and to manage a growing team of skilled engineers.

• Ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues.

• Well-motivated and able to work as part of a team or on individual assignments when required.

• Excellent English spoken and written skills within a business environment.

Salary and Benefits
We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary.
• Accommodation allowance. 
• Transportation allowance. 
• 22 working days annual leave.  
• Medical and life insurance cover. 
• Company gratuity scheme. 
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Equal Opportunities Statement

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by:

- Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.

- Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.

- Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect.

- Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement.

- Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.