Associate Director, Electrical Engineering

Role Overview

• Own and direct a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant client and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.
• Successfully manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
• Responsible for directing and reviewing technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, Control Network Architecture.
• Provide technical leadership into project design deliverables for Electrical aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
• Provide direction and guidance to Senior and Principal colleagues.
• Lead the growth of local Electrical & ICA team and the wider Electrical & ICA technical network.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to Senior and Principal team members.
• Provide technical support and direction for bid proposals.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Setting quality assurance standards in design and ensure compliance from Electrical & ICA teams.
• Leading business development initiatives to drive growth of water market for AtkinsRéalis.
• Support leadership and management of the D&AT team within the Manchester office.

Requirements

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer
• Proven experience in leading or directing an Electrical & ICA engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems
• Requires comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in Electrical designs
• Extensive knowledge of water company design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES
• Strong awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance
• Experience in water market is preferred but not required
• Experience in industrial and process environment is essential
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employee rewards
• Brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
• Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
• Hybrid working culture
• Flexible holiday allowances