Job Description

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset, including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning, and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital.

News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Your purpose:

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Stakeholder Engagement Associate Director to support its growing Infrastructure - Aviation business. Reporting to Director Asset Management - South this role will oversee the Stakeholder Engagement Lead and Stakeholder Engagement Consultant roles, working in both the UK and overseas, providing strategic direction, leadership, and development for the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering thought leadership in stakeholder engagement and collaboration, shaping and growing the Stakeholder Engagement Service Line, and expanding AtkinsRéalis' position in the market. This role will be integral in identifying and securing new business opportunities, supporting bids and proposals, and engaging with senior executives in client organisations, industry bodies, and external conferences.

This is a key leadership role, requiring someone with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, and business transformation in the aviation or infrastructure sector.

This role will be based in the UK but will be managing a team working globally. Overseas travel will be expected.

What you can bring:

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Stakeholder Engagement team, supporting the professional development of Stakeholder Engagement Leads and Consultants.
• Coach, mentor, and guide team members, ensuring best practices in stakeholder engagement are embedded across all projects.
• Drive thought leadership in stakeholder engagement and collaboration, developing frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance AtkinsRéalis' offering.
• Support the development of the Stakeholder Engagement Service Line, establishing efficient processes, tools, and techniques to drive continued growth and service excellence.
• Support business development efforts, identifying opportunities to grow AtkinsRéalis' presence in the aviation stakeholder engagement market.
• Expand and manage existing client accounts, ensuring long-term partnerships and demonstrating AtkinsRéalis' market leadership.
• Support bids and proposals, providing subject matter expertise and developing compelling content that strengthens AtkinsRéalis' stakeholder engagement proposition.
• Hold responsibility and accountability for the delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies, plans and activities as part of client delivery.
• Engage at senior executive levels, presenting stakeholder engagement strategies, insights, and recommendations to client leadership teams.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at industry events and conferences, acting as a subject matter expert in stakeholder engagement within aviation and infrastructure.
• Proactively assess stakeholder interdependencies, ensuring alignment with project goals, operational requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

Essential-

• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or strategic communications, particularly in aviation, infrastructure, or transport sectors.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team of stakeholder engagement professionals.
• Deep understanding of stakeholder engagement principles, regulatory frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong business development and client relationship management experience, with a track record of securing and expanding customer accounts.
• Ability to present complex stakeholder engagement strategies to senior executives, influencing decision-making at the highest levels.
• Experience in bids and proposals, with the ability to develop compelling, high-quality content for winning work.
• Expertise in workshop facilitation, stakeholder forums, and engagement strategies to support major transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, policy, and planning frameworks in aviation and infrastructure projects.

Preferred-

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Public Affairs, Business, Engineering, or Aviation).
• Experience delivering stakeholder engagement strategies for large-scale transformation and infrastructure projects.
• Active involvement in industry forums, professional bodies, or thought leadership initiatives.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.