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Manchester, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom | Belfast, United Kingdom | Glasgow, United Kingdom
Overview
Shape the future of our cities and environments.
Are you a Civil Water Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place?Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects?
Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.
We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Civil Water Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, as well as other regional water authorities.
As a key member of our team, you'll 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're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.
Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn't'a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.
We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.
We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.
Your role
As a Principal Civil Water Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
- Coordinate or manage a team of Civil Water 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 in areas such as hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, and pipelines.
- Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
- Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Civil Water 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.
- Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Civil Water Engineering capabilities within the local team.
- Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
- Provide technical support for bid proposals.
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-147187
Salary range
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Ritwi Chatterjee
Hi there, I'm Ritwi Chatterjee and I manage this role
About you
- A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
- Proven experience in coordinating or managing a Civil Water engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy included within a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Proven experience in collaborating with Contractors and the ability and knowledge to deliver across the full project lifecycle.
- Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
- Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in risk assessment, quality control, design management and collaboration with key disciplines involved in water infrastructure design and delivery, for example MEICA, structures, and geotechnics.
- Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, NEC.
- Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, CDEs, ArcGIS, MS Suite, Power BI.
- Experience in the Water market is preferred.
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
- A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects.
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.
Rewards & 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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
Our supportive, collaborative culture inspires us as a global community every day.
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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.
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.
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