Let’s find your next opportunity​

{{ job.job_posting_title }}
{{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }} {{item.trim() }}
{{ job.job_posting_title }}

{{ job.is_cms_job ? (job.cities.split(';').length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) : (job.location_mappings.length > 1 ? 'Various locations' : job.location_mappings[0]) }}

saved
viewed

Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer

Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities, major infrastructure and environment.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of utilities & external works engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of civil infrastructure engineering and are particularly looking for people with broad experience of utilities and external works to help us in multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support from concept through to construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol office.

Your Role

  • Lead a team to undertake technical design work to relevant design standards and codes and to a high level of quality.
  • Provide a practical, multidisciplinary understanding of utilities, external works, and drainage integration within civil infrastructure, with the ability to navigate overlapping engineering domains, manage stakeholder interfaces and ensure proper integration.
  • Prepare briefs, scopes of work and input into bid proposals.
  • Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.
Cities & development Engineering

Location

Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-146006

Salary range

-

Akshit Poonia

[email protected]

Akshit Poonia

Hi there, I'm Akshit Poonia and I manage this role

Message me

About you

  • Comprehensive Utilities Knowledge - Strong understanding of how gas, power, water and communication networks are design, constructed and operated, with familiarity of UK design standards and industry practice.
  • Design & Site Experience - proven hands-on experience in utilities and external works, including multidisciplinary design delivery and coordinating utilities design.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to assess complex utilities scenarios, identify key risks and issues and apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
  • Stakeholder and Project Coordination - Skilled in engaging with statutory utility providers and other stakeholders to ensure effective design integration, timely delivery and resolution of conflicts.
  • Professional Qualifications - Chartered Engineer in relevant discipline.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

video thumbnail

Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis

Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.

Watch this short film and imagine what you could achieve here, too.

About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK #DAT

Related jobs

Project Planning & Controls - Senior Engineers - Schedule Drive Application - (6 - 10 Years) (Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune)
Full time
Project Planning & Controls - Senior Engineers - Schedule Drive Application - (6 - 10 Years) (Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune)

Various locations

Principal / Associate Asset Management Consultant
Water Engineering Full time
Principal / Associate Asset Management Consultant

Various locations

Project Planning & Controls - Engineer I - Schedule Drive Application - (4 - 6 Years) (Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune)
Full time
Project Planning & Controls - Engineer I - Schedule Drive Application - (4 - 6 Years) (Bengaluru, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune)

Various locations

Assurance Advisor
Consulting & advisory Quality Control & Assurance Full time
Assurance Advisor

Various locations

AI Research Scientist (Generative Models Lead)
Digital Full time
AI Research Scientist (Generative Models Lead)

Bangalore, Karnātaka, India

Associate Environmental Consultant
Environment & geoscience Full time
Associate Environmental Consultant

Various locations

Mechanical Inspector
Cities & development Construction Full time
Mechanical Inspector

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Lead Environment Consultant
Environment & geoscience Full time
Lead Environment Consultant

Various locations

Information Manager
Transportation Engineering Full time
Information Manager

Various locations

Engineer
Full time
Engineer

Various locations

Offer - Senior Project Planner
Cities & development Project & Programme Management Full time
Offer - Senior Project Planner

Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Software Engineer II
Full time
Software Engineer II

Bangalore, Karnātaka, India

Related blogs

Engineering work office

Engineering jobs in Ontario that let you innovate, create, and impact

Ontario is one of Canada’s most exciting places to build a career in engineering, a province where bold infrastructure, clean energy transformation, and groundbreaking transit development are reshaping the way communities live, move, and thrive.

Card link for Engineering jobs in Ontario that let you innovate, create, and impact
three AtkinsRéalis colleagues around a table, smiling and discussing

Civil engineering careers: 5 UK cities to watch in 2026 and beyond

Card link for Civil engineering careers: 5 UK cities to watch in 2026 and beyond
Accessibility that empowers: Giridhar’s story at AtkinsRéalis

Greatly and Brightly: Thriving as a woman in engineering

Irene Seo, P.Eng shares her woman in engineering career journey from an early role in civil engineering to a director role with global influence.

Card link for Greatly and Brightly: Thriving as a woman in engineering
Accessibility that empowers: Giridhar’s story at AtkinsRéalis

Building roads and a career: My Journey as a Woman in Civil Engineering

From supervising to leading highway operations: Catherine’s career journey speaks of teamwork, growth, and the value of women in civil engineering.

Card link for Building roads and a career: My Journey as a Woman in Civil Engineering