Associate Director Civil Pipeline

  • Snc-Lavalin
  • Birmingham, Staffordshire
  • Feb 04, 2026
Full time Executive

Job Description

Are you a Civil Pipeline Engineer Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative and take a leading role in shaping the future We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate Director Civil Pipeline Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Birmingham or Derby offices. Lead a team of Civil Pipeline 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. Lead on the development of project design deliverables for Civil Pipeline 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 Civil Pipeline Engineering capabilities within the regional and/or national 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. A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Chartered Civil Engineer. Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and challenges the status quo. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in pipeline design including construction, rehabilitation, condition assessment, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. Demonstrates exemplary communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders. Expert knowledge of current UK and international design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations. Proficiency in designing appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance e.g. HADES and Varism. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects and the wider AtkinsRéalis D&AT practice. Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.Proven experience in leading large-scale Civil Pipeline engineering design delivery for a design consultancy included within a multi-disciplinary environment.