Building Services, Sector Lead - Science, Industry & Technology
- Bristol, Cardiff
Building Services, Sector Lead - Science, Industry & Technology
Atkins, a member of SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At Atkins, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Rail and Water.
Atkins Infrastructure division are looking to appoint an Associate / Associate Director Building Services Engineer who is looking to further develop their career in a forward-thinking Building Design practice. The role will ideally be based in our Bristol or Cardiff offices with a national remit focusing on our Science, Industrial and Technology (SIT) sector - working with clients and designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Technology Centre.
This opportunity will involve working as part of a national practice of Building Design professionals with specific responsibility for leading on project delivery, innovation and work-winning across the SIT sector. Atkins have been successful across the science, industry and technology sectors and are looking for someone to take a lead from a Building Services perspective and further develop Atkins great work and reputation across these sectors.
As an Associate / Associate Director you will work closely with bid teams to capture internal and external business opportunities in the above referenced sectors. You’ll have the capability to take a brief, provide a comprehensive Building Services bid response and manage a team to successfully deliver design services that exceed our client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the successful delivery of complex projects for our clients in the Science, industrial and Technology sectors.
- Lead multi-disciplinary Atkins teams in execution of client projects.
- Responsibility for the overall management and delivery of technical quality (outputs), commercial performance, and ongoing client satisfaction.
- Contributing to business development in the SIT sector. Engaging with clients through key account management plans. Identify needs and develop value propositions that will enhance current delivery performance for the client and our Business.
- Establishing delivery plans with clients, from negotiating and agreeing the engagement to the contractual arrangements.
- Fostering teamwork and commitment to the Atkins behavioural standards
- Supporting the drive to deliver innovation, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and process standardisation / optimisation across our Business and clients
- Develop and support client opportunities, in collaboration with the wider market team
- Work with the Regional Director to ensure staff skills and capacity meet client needs to match resource demand forecast.
- Leadership of and support to strategic bid opportunities
- Engaging with Research and Innovation team to drive efficiency into design delivery
- Developing staff skills and capabilities, identifying training needs.
Requirements:
- Proven experience operating in a similar position, managing working with commercial and public-sector client organisations, delivering complex technical projects in a collaborative working environment. Experience of industrial and manufacturing sectors desirable.
- Ability to effectively interface with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong collaborative behaviours to interface with client, contractors, other supply chain partners and the wider stakeholder communities.
- Strong demonstrable commercial acumen (understands contracts and able to manage internal and external change effectively) & negotiating skills typically required to secure and deliver revenue.
- Good knowledge and experience of implementing and operating Project Governance and Controls.
- Good knowledge of financial processes including project cost control and ability to interpret and report financial data and analysis
- Experience of effectively managing 3rd Party Suppliers, utilising a variety of contracting methods
- Demonstrable evidence of a developed professional and client network
- Degree level or equivalent professional qualification in relevant technical discipline.
What we offer
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default Atkins offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office. Our IT systems support home-working, so where you have parental or career duties; or you simply need to be elsewhere for a parcel, servicing your car, or waiting in for a tradesperson; Atkins will work for you. Similarly, Atkins’ corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.
Training
Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions .
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave.
To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. Our offices run their own sports and social club providing activities such wine tasting, as surf trips, and a kids’ Christmas party. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt in to a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, child care vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.
Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package . https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/
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. 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.
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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