Associate Director Mechanical Engineer

Engineering
Midlothian
May 20, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Requirements

  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Chartered Mechanical Engineer
  • Proven experience in leading large scale Mechanical engineering design delivery for a design consultancy including within a multi disciplinary environment
  • Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions, challenges the status quo
  • The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in the design integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Additionally, it demands a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices
  • Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders
  • Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices including a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR
  • Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools
  • Experience in Water market is essential
  • A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects and the wider Atkins Réalis D&AT practice
  • Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
  • Meet some but not all of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you!

What the job involves

  • The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development
  • As an Associate Director Mechanical Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design
  • Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects of complex multi disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes
  • Responsible for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work
  • Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice and influence D&AT Practice wide initiatives and recommend best practices to improve internal processes and services
  • Grow, develop and manage the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or nationally practice
  • Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members
  • Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives
  • Manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals
  • Work closely with a multi disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions

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