OverviewShape the Future of our cities and environments. Join our team as an Associate Director in Mechanical Engineering and contribute to Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad. We specialise in mechanical engineering across sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education, supporting projects from design through construction and client-side to delivery. This opportunity is based in our Bristol office.Your PurposeOwn and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.Define briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.Manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.Set quality assurance standards in design.Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.What you can bringChartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant) and a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.Why work for AtkinsRéalis?We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work and stay. We have also been recognised in The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, through initiatives such as our Net-Zero programme and community value projects. We support employee networks that promote awareness and allyship, and run programmes for schools, charities, ex-forces personnel and professionals returning after career breaks.Security clearanceThis role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not mention 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. We offer 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 abilities.#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK #DATJob DetailsWorker Type: EmployeeJob Type: RegularNotes: AtkinsRéalis hires individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe world-class talent enriches our teams and includes people from varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr