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Technical Director – Civil Water Engineering
AtkinsRéalisAtkinsRéalis Technical Director leading civil water engineering for UK infrastructure projects. Providing technical authority, bid leadership, client development, and oversight of complex multidisciplinary programmes.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Civil Water Engineering with a focus on leadership in complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with design codes and industry standards. Proven ability to drive business growth, manage client relationships, and foster talent development within the engineering practice.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Chartered Civil Water EngineerCivil Water Engineering ExpertiseLeadership in Complex ProjectsKnowledge of Design Codes and StandardsExperience in UK Water Market
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Hard Skills
Civil Water EngineeringHydraulicsWastewater InfrastructureClean Water InfrastructurePipelinesRisk AssessmentQuality ControlProactive Design ManagementDesign ConsultancyContinuous Improvement
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative ApproachAbility to Influence StakeholdersCommercial AstutenessInnovative Problem Solving
Tools & Technologies
CDM RegulationsEurocodesNECWater Utility Standards
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Civil Water EngineeringChartered Engineer Status
Industry Keywords
UK Water MarketMultidisciplinary EnvironmentsTechnical GovernanceClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Growth Opportunities
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership within the national D&AT practice and influence practice-wide initiatives and best practices
- Serve as a recognised expert and technical authority in Civil Water Engineering across AtkinsRéalis
- Represent AtkinsRéalis’ Civil Water Engineering expertise to current and prospective clients
- Collaborate with internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, and external stakeholders
- Drive improvements to processes, services, and technical practices while maintaining engineering governance
- Oversee technical input into bid proposals and define delivery strategies for compliant, competitive submissions
- Identify cross-selling and business-growth opportunities and strengthen client relationships
- Grow, develop, and manage the national Civil Water engineering capability, including talent development and succession planning
- Anticipate business, regulatory, and technology challenges and advise senior leadership
- Provide strategic oversight across complex multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence, safe delivery, and alignment with objectives
- Act independently in challenging situations and escalate or resolve complex technical matters
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent
- Chartered Civil Water Engineer
- Extensive experience in progressively senior technical roles
- Significant leadership of complex, high-risk, cross-disciplinary projects and programmes
- Nationally or internationally recognised subject matter expertise in Civil Water Engineering
- Experience in risk assessment, quality control, proactive design management, and collaboration with MEICA, structures, and geotechnics disciplines
- Experience in the UK Water market is essential
- Proven leadership in design and delivery of large-scale Civil Water engineering projects for a design consultancy
- Experience working within multidisciplinary environments
- Experience identifying innovative solutions and challenging the status quo
- Comprehensive knowledge of hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, pipelines, and related civil water disciplines across design phases and construction
- Expert knowledge of current design codes, standards, and industry best practices, including CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, and NEC
- Proactive, highly motivated, and collaborative approach
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas clearly and influence senior stakeholders
- Ability to work across diverse, international, and cross-cultural delivery environments
- Continuous improvement, technical standards, and innovation experience
- Commercial astuteness, including shaping winning proposals and driving practice or business growth
- Security clearance may be required
- Relevant UK security vetting may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups