Job Description

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. 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 over 37,000 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We design and deliver major projects in both the built and natural environments across the globe. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve how we live, connect, power, and protect ourselves, as well as change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better.

Our inclusive, diverse, and energized work environment is something we take pride in. We foster an open culture founded on our core values: Safety, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Role Summary

AtkinsRéalis Australia have newly created a national position for an Associate Director of Environment & Sustainability to lead our team from either Brisbane or Sydney.

In this role, you would be responsible for supporting our current portfolio of work within the renewable energy, defence, water and transportation markets nation-wide, as well as the overall growth and development of new environmental service lines and our team.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the environmental consultancy team, including delivery of pre and post approval works.
• Playing a key role in the development of AtkinsRéalis' environmental and sustainability capabilities across Australia's Power & Renewables, Defence, Transportation and Water markets.
• Contributing to the development of complex project proposals/cost estimates and participating in the process of securing new business opportunities or expanding the scope of existing projects.
• Leading the environmental requirements across multi-sector projects and work with our global team.
• Build and develop the environmental team, liaising with internal talent acquisition through experienced and early career recruitment.
• Operate as a key client contact, developing environmental opportunities, managing client expectations and building lasting relationships
• Work with the ANZ leadership team (CEO, Practice Director, and Markets Directors) to develop service line strategies
• Deliver on market strategies to determine project opportunities.

Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Established experience in growing service offerings and inhouse capabilities across the Australian environmental market
• A keen interest in diversifying AtkinsRéalis' sustainability service line in Australia
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and technical elements.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and the ability to develop and lead teams.
• Exposure to writing tenders / proposals in the pursuit of winning new business.
• Experience or interest in getting involved in Business Development to create and deliver on strategies
• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Environment Engineering or a related field, or experience deemed equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength and we believe that 'Different Makes a Difference.' Join us and become part of a diverse community from various cultures and abilities. Our mission is to ensure that every individual feels included and has an equal voice. We are committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations.

By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you'll inspire positive change in the world around you. Together, we're shaping a better future-one where innovation and collaboration thrive.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let's create a world where everyone's potential is recognised and celebrated!

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.