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Shape the Future of our cities and environments.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting airport projects? How about joining our talented Airport Engineering Team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.
AtkinsRéalis are seeking an experienced Associate Director for Airport Civil Engineering to be a key senior leader in the business, responsible not only for technical excellence but also for strategic direction, client relationships, and team leadership within the Airport team. You will lead the delivery of complex airfield infrastructure projects across major UK airports – including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester – as well as an expanding portfolio of international commissions. This opportunity suits a senior professional with a strong industry profile, proven leadership capability, and the ambition to shape the growth of a leading aviation consultancy.
Based within our established team in London, or Epsom, or our growing presence in Manchester, our Airport team is founded on deep technical expertise, operational understanding, and a collaborative, solutions‑focused culture. We are well established across all major UK airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester, and continue to expand our international portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
As an Associate Director, you will play a key role in setting direction for airfield civil engineering capability, leading major commissions, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the long‑term development of people, tools, and services within the practice.
At Associate Director level, you will have accountability for technical excellence, client leadership, and commercial performance, alongside line management and mentorship responsibilities.
This is a unique opportunity to establish yourself as a discipline leader within a growing aviation business, where your influence will extend beyond project delivery into shaping future strategy, capability, and client partnerships.
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.
We're AtkinsRéalis, 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.
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.
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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.
