Lead – Wastewater & Reuse

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRealis, is a world-leader in engineering and design consultancy and construction; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects. The infrastructure division is currently seeking to appoint a Lead - Wastewater & Reuse to join our Water team in Abu Dhabi.

We have an extensive portfolio of international projects, helping our clients address asset creation, process improvement and plant optimisation needs. Our locally focused teams incorporate expert electrical, ICA, process, mechanical and civil engineers who provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving our clients’ problems in creating, managing, building and investing in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Your role

• Support in the bidding and delivery of technical-commercial infrastructure multi consultancy services in the water sector as per the water market strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team and oversee their professional development.
• Carry out technical analyses and assessments for utility scale water infrastructure projects, and develop reports to a high-quality standard.
• Work with senior members of the AtkinsRealis team to appropriately liaise with clients to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service and customer satisfaction throughout the project delivery.
• Support on a technical capacity other members of AtkinsRealis teams to hold client meetings and workshops to facilitate project discussions, present findings and progress project solutions.
• Ensure that the lead advisor and / or project manager is made aware of all developments on the commission that could influence the commercial and compliance outcomes. 
• Undertake technical analysis that will lead on preparation and conclusion of technical service propositions to clients.
• Support the planning and delivery of broader business development opportunities.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work overseas for short periods of time may be necessary for this role.

About you

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in providing technical consultancy, design and project management services  in water sector infrastructure for private, public sector and/or multilateral international finance institutions clients.
• Experience in the Middle East is highly desirable.
• Experience in the design, optimisation and specification of municipal and industrial water & wastewater treatment projects (experience in water transmission systems is highly desirable)  .
• A good understanding of chemical and energy consumption of municipal and industrial water & wastewater treatment processes with experience in optimisation.
• Experience of technical advisory inputs in preparing feasibility studies to determine the preferred option for project procurement and delivery.
• A good understanding of the water sector that offers potential for growth and private sector investment, including but not limited to technical merits, policy and regulation, delivery and or supply chain.
• Awareness of the fundamentals of international PPP or Project Finance transactions – particularly funding & financing; stakeholders; documentation; risk classification and transfer; revenue streams; and success factors.
• Experience in contributing to the assessment of technical risks and priorities associated with project development, in the context of project feasibility and procurement; due diligence; assurance; or monitoring and evaluation.
• Competent in the delivery of detailed technical analysis in reports and presentations to clients.
• Capable of working with minimal technical supervision while demonstrating:
  • A high standard of numerical, technical, analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation abilities.
  • A high standard of report writing skills which require minimal proof-reading and peer review.
  • A range of report writing and visual and verbal presentation techniques.
  • Capable of working with a diverse range of technical and commercial staff and their outputs.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and communicate information under challenging deadlines.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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 consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

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.