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Technical Director – Heavy Civil Structures Engineering
AtkinsRéalis. Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across major nuclear and defence programmes .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Structural Engineering with a focus on heavy civil structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing strategic technical leadership and project oversight. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and foster client relationships within the nuclear and defence sectors.
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Chartered Engineer StatusStructural Engineering ExpertiseTechnical LeadershipClient Relationship DevelopmentHeavy Civil Structures Design
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Hard Skills
Structural EngineeringHeavy Civil Structures DesignReinforced Concrete ExpertiseSteel Structures ExpertiseSafety-Critical StructuresTechnical AssuranceEngineering GovernanceProject OversightRegulatory ComplianceBidding Strategy Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluencing SkillsClear CommunicationMentoringCommercial Acumen
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer StatusDegree in Civil EngineeringDegree in Structural Engineering
Industry Keywords
Nuclear SectorDefence SectorRegulatory RequirementsEngineering GovernanceClient Relationship ManagementBusiness DevelopmentMarket PlanningSafety-Critical ProjectsMultidisciplinary TeamsTechnical Authority
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic technical leadership and project oversight across major nuclear and defence programmes
- Act as Project Director, Technical Director, or Design Authority as appropriate
- Provide technical assurance, quality oversight, and engineering governance across safety-critical projects
- Act as structural engineering technical authority for multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and industry requirements
- Oversee resource planning, demand forecasting, and capability development
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior structural engineers
- Build a succession pipeline and future technical leaders
- Foster technical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and strong engineering governance
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with nuclear and defence clients
- Represent the business in senior client, stakeholder, and regulatory meetings
- Promote AtkinsRéalis' technical reputation with clients, industry bodies, and the wider engineering community
- Identify, pursue, and secure opportunities across nuclear and defence sectors
- Shape bidding strategies and lead technical inputs to major proposals
- Support negotiations for strategic opportunities
- Contribute to market planning and business development
- Grow the heavy civil structures portfolio nationally and internationally
- Support long-term client account strategies and opportunity pipelines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
- Chartered Engineer status through ICE, IStructE, or an equivalent professional institution
- Extensive experience designing, assessing, and delivering heavy civil structures within nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated sectors
- Strong understanding of applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Recognised technical authority in structural engineering
- Expertise in reinforced concrete, steel, and safety-critical structures
- Experience providing technical leadership, assurance, and governance on major infrastructure programmes
- Proven track record developing senior client relationships, leading major bids and proposals, securing strategic commissions, and driving business growth
- Strong leadership and influencing skills
- Experience developing high-performing teams, shaping technical strategy, and engaging with senior clients, stakeholders, and business leaders
- Commercial astuteness across complex multidisciplinary projects
- Strong technical judgement, accountability, and ownership
- Ability to operate at strategic and technical levels
- Clear communication of complex ideas
- Willingness/ability to undertake UK-wide travel and hybrid working involving 3 days per week travel/office based
- May require relevant security clearance and, if applicable, proof of UK residency for 5 years or longer
- CV and cover letter required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits supporting health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups
- Disability Confident interview commitment for applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria