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Technical Director – Civil Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Oversee delivery of complex land development projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on project delivery, technical leadership, and client relationship management. Proven ability to drive business growth and develop high-performing teams within the land development sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer StatusTechnical LeadershipClient Relationship DevelopmentBusiness Growth Strategy
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
PlanningDesignDelivery of Development Infrastructure ProjectsUtilities ExpertiseDrainage SystemsEarthworksConstruction LogisticsMultidisciplinary Project GovernanceTechnical AssuranceQuality Oversight
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing SkillsMentoringStrategic AdvisoryCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer Status
Industry Keywords
Land DevelopmentInfrastructure ProgrammesMarket DevelopmentStrategic Growth InitiativesRegulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee delivery of complex land development projects
- Drive growth of the civil engineering capability
- Strengthen relationships with developers, public sector organisations, local authorities, investors and strategic land promoters
- Identify and secure new sector opportunities
- Provide technical leadership and governance across land development projects
- Guide multidisciplinary teams toward innovative, commercially successful and sustainable outcomes
- Act as Project Director, Technical Director or Design Authority as appropriate
- Provide technical assurance, quality oversight and engineering governance
- Act as technical authority for civil engineering and ensure compliance with client, regulatory and industry requirements
- Oversee resource planning, demand forecasting and capability development
- Lead, mentor and develop senior civil engineers
- Foster technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
- Build trusted client relationships and act as strategic advisor
- Represent AtkinsRéalis in senior client, stakeholder, regulatory and industry engagements
- Lead identification, pursuit and securing of strategic opportunities
- Shape bid strategies and major proposals
- Drive business growth through client account development, market planning and opportunity pipelines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status through the ICE or an equivalent professional institution
- Extensive experience in planning, design and delivery of development infrastructure projects, from local residential and commercial developments to complex infrastructure programmes
- Recognised technical authority in civil engineering
- Expertise in utilities, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces, access and accessibility, earthworks and construction logistics
- Significant experience providing technical leadership and governance across major multidisciplinary development projects
- Proven track record developing senior client relationships, leading major bids and proposals, securing strategic commissions and driving business growth within the land development sector
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Experience developing high-performing teams, shaping technical strategy and engaging with senior clients and business leaders
- Commercial acumen across complex multidisciplinary projects
- Experience contributing to business planning, market development and strategic growth initiatives
- Security clearance may be required; relevant clearance must be obtained
- May require proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer for security vetting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family friendly, inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups