Overview Shape the Future of our cities and environments. The Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Technical Director for Civil Water Engineering to join our team in the UK. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Civil Water Engineer who can lead as a technical expert and drive forward business results. AtkinsRéalis specialises in all aspects of civil water engineering within the Water Sector in the UK and internationally. Civil Water Engineering project opportunities also stretch to sectors such as nuclear and defence. We are committed to providing industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. As a key member of our technical leadership team, you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects for our Water market clients – clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Welsh Water, United Utilities, Scottish Water, and more. You will provide technical leadership across the organisation to drive results, contribute to functional strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and lead within the civil water group and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver measurable outcomes. You will set direction for complex, high‑impact projects and initiatives, anticipate business and regulatory challenges, and develop innovative solutions that move the business forward. In this role, you will drive results by contributing to functional strategy, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading within the civil water group and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver measurable outcomes. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world‑class talent thrives without boundaries. Collaboration is essential; we value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally. Being a Technical Director with us involves UK‑wide travel. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week travel/office based. This position can be based at any of our main locations: Epsom, London, Bristol, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, or Glasgow. It can also be based in other offices but may require additional travel to main locations as needed: Peterborough, Cambridge, Cardiff, Swansea, Derby, Leeds, Belfast, Edinburgh. Responsibilities

Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice‑wide initiatives, recommending best practices to improve internal processes and services. Serve as a recognised expert and technical authority in Civil Water Engineering across the D&AT Practice and wider AtkinsRéalis business. Provide visible representation of your and AtkinsRéalis' Civil Water Engineering technical expertise to our current and prospective clients. Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including internal and external clients, operational staff, project teams, and external stakeholders. Recommend and drive improvements to processes, services, and technical practices while ensuring robust engineering governance is consistently upheld. Oversee technical input into bid proposals, defining the delivery strategy and working with cross‑functional teams to prepare high‑quality, compliant, competitive submissions. Proactively identify opportunities for cross‑selling and business growth, using commercial insight to strengthen and expand client relationships and sell our value proposition to clients. Grow, develop, and manage the Civil Water engineering capability within the national practice, supporting talent development and succession planning. Anticipate emerging business, regulatory, and technology challenges, identifying risks and opportunities early and advising senior leadership. Provide strategic oversight across multiple complex, multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence, safe delivery, and alignment with client and practice objectives. Work independently even in the most challenging situations; act as the point of escalation for the most complex technical matters and exercise personal judgement to find solutions.

About You The ideal candidate will be a well‑rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

A degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent. Chartered Civil Water Engineer. Extensive experience in progressively senior technical roles, including significant leadership of complex, high‑risk, cross‑disciplinary projects and programmes. Nationally or internationally recognised subject matter expertise in Civil Water engineering, including thought leadership in risk assessment, quality control, proactive design management and collaboration with key disciplines such as MEICA, structures, and geotechnics. Experience in the UK Water market is essential. Proven leadership experience in the design and delivery of large‑scale Civil Water engineering projects for a design consultancy, including within multi‑disciplinary environments. Experience in identifying innovative solutions and challenging the status quo. Comprehensive knowledge in design and analysis of civil water projects, including hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, pipelines and related disciplines across all design phases and construction. Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, NEC, etc. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas with clarity, anticipating challenges and persuading senior stakeholders to adopt new perspectives. Champion continuous improvement, driving enhancements to processes, services, technical standards, and innovation across the practice. Commercially astute, with experience shaping winning proposals and driving practice or business growth. Meet some but not all of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter letting us know your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role.

Rewards & Benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of our many opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. About AtkinsRéalis We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Security Clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If 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 mention or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV. Equal Opportunities We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr