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AtkinsRéalis

Associate Technical Director – Pavement Engineering

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead technical delivery of pavement engineering design and research projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pavement engineering design and project management, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality results while adhering to safety and environmental standards. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance stakeholder relationships, and develop talent within the field.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Pavement EngineerPavement Design PrinciplesProject ManagementClient-Facing CommunicationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills
Pavement Engineering DesignGeotechnical Investigation TechniquesFlexible Pavement DesignRigid Pavement DesignComposite Pavement DesignEarthworks KnowledgePavement Materials AnalysisUK Pavement Design StandardsInternational Pavement Design StandardsProject Deliverables Preparation
Soft Skills
CoachingMentoringTeam CollaborationStakeholder Relationship ManagementIndependent Work
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Civil EngineeringCertified Pavement Engineer
Industry Keywords
Pavement ManagementHighway ProjectsAirport ProjectsPort ProjectsIndustrial Pavement ProjectsSafety StandardsQuality StandardsEnvironmental RequirementsClient ExpectationsSecurity Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead technical delivery of pavement engineering design and research projects
  • Lead a variety of consultancy projects and work packages in pavement engineering
  • Prepare project deliverables on time, within budget and to high quality standards
  • Enhance relationships with public and private-sector stakeholders
  • Promote pavement and asset management within AtkinsRéalis
  • Develop team talent through coaching and mentoring
  • Support colleagues’ technical career development
  • Champion company processes and policies
  • Ensure adherence to safety, welfare, quality and environmental requirements
  • Collaborate on highway, airport, port and industrial pavement projects and research into new materials and technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or similar disciplines
  • Certified Pavement Engineer
  • Proven technical leadership within pavement engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of flexible, rigid and composite pavement design principles
  • Extensive knowledge of earthworks and pavement materials, including concrete, asphalt and hydraulically bound materials
  • Experience using UK and/or international pavement design standards for highways, airfields, ports and other applications
  • Experience in specification, execution, analysis and interpretation of geotechnical and pavement investigation and evaluation techniques
  • Experience managing and delivering projects and meeting client expectations
  • Ability to work in a client-facing environment with good communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead projects and work both independently and as part of a team
  • May require relevant security clearance
  • May require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer for security vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries
  • Employee rewards
  • Tailored health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid working culture
  • Flexible holiday allowances
  • Family friendly employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee resource groups
  • Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria