Associate Director Dams and Reservoirs

Snc-Lavalin; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough seeks an Associate Director in Dams and Reservoirs. You will oversee design teams, ensure adherence to standards, and manage project timelines and budgets. Ideal candidates are Chartered Civil Engineers with experience in hydraulic and geotechnical engineering, knowledge of UK standards, and a drive for delivering innovative solutions. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, alongside opportunities for professional development within a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• In-depth knowledge of current UK design standards and guidance.
• Ability to manage budgets and key project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct teams in technical design work.
• Define briefs and scopes of work.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Design delivery experience

Knowledge of hydraulic engineering

Knowledge of geotechnical engineering

Familiarity with the Reservoirs Act

Education

Chartered status or working towards Reservoir Supervising Engineer

Job description

### **Job Description**## Overview**Shape the Future of our cities and environments.**Bring your skills to the mix as an Associate Director in Dams and Reservoirs, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of dams and reservoir engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.We specialise in all aspects of dams and reservoir engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Energy and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.We currently have opportunities in our Peterborough office.## ## Your Role* Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.* Defining briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.* Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.* Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.* Setting quality assurance standards in design.* Grow, develop and manage dams and reservoirs engineering capability within the practice.## About you* Chartered Civil Engineer.* Currently are or working towards being a Reservoir Supervising Engineer.* Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.* Knowledge of hydraulic and/or geotechnical engineering as applied to the management and design of dams and reservoirs and their associated hydraulic structures.* In depth knowledge of current UK design standards, guidance and working practices including the Reservoirs Act.**Reward & 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. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.## About AtkinsRéalisWe're , 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.## Additional information**Security clearance**This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is 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 make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.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. So, 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 ability.**#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK #WaterSE #DATReservoir**### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*