AtkinsRéalis
Water Sector
AssociateDirector–NatureBasedSolutions
“Associate Director – Nature Based Solutions at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: NBS Delivery, Client Engagement, Project Management. Lead NBS delivery across water programmes. Drive feasibility & optioneering”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver integrated, high-quality solutions; Improve water outcomes; De-risk regulatory approvals; Demonstrate measurable environmental benefits; Reduce programme risk; Improve cost efficiency; Enhance deliverability; Achieve positive outcomes for clients, communities, and the environment
Industry & Context.
Optioneering processes; Multi-criteria assessment; Problem-solving
Willingness to travel, Security clearance may be required, Proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental science, planning, or engineering discipline, Chartered status with a relevant professional body, Substantial experience in environmental consultancy, Track record of successfully managing /coordinating and delivering complex NBS projects, Expert capabilities in NBS and reporting, Scoping, coordinating specialist studies, Producing high‑quality EIAR documentation, Client‑facing skills, Effective communication, Presentation skills, Stakeholder management abilities, Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships, Experience contributing to successful project bids and proposals, Commercial acumen, Understanding of business priorities in consultancy project delivery, Excellent technical report writing skills, Excellent verbal communication skills in English, Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines, Attention to detail, Full clean driving licence, Willingness to travel
Nice to Have
NBS feasibility studies, NBS optioneering processes, Multi-criteria assessment, Digital NBS tools, GIS‑based analysis, NBS assessments
What You'll Do.
Lead NBS delivery across water programmes
Drive feasibility & optioneering
Integrate NBS into engineering design
Ensure technical excellence & QA
Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs
regulators & stakeholders
Drive innovation & programme certainty
Manage specialist inputs
Lead project & programme management
Develop people & capability
Support business development & growth
Strengthen industry leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams; Collaborate with process, civil, and hydraulic engineers; Lead collaboration across hydrology, geomorphology, ecology, process engineering, planning, GIS, and asset management teams; Build relationships with water companies, the Environment Agency, local authorities, and other stakeholders; Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Presentation skills; Verbal communication skills in English; Technical report writing
Process & Methodology
Lead project & programme management, Financial performance management, Programme delivery management, Resource management
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