Chartered Highways Engineer

Help us to deliver exciting and complex Highways projects! Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. Work together in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a hybrid working approach, committed to staff development and showcasing individual and team success.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Hybrid working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you, we pride ourselves on being flexible – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

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We are specifically looking to recruit Chartered Engineers who have become qualified in the last 4years or less. This role offers the opportunity to lead project delivery of highways schemes for Strategic Highways, Local Authority and Contractor clients across the North West and UK. As a professionally qualified member of the team you’ll have the opportunity to develop future work opportunities as well as leading and developing team members.

The role is based in our Manchester office, with some travel expected, within the region, to ensure you can deliver value for our clients.

Our Northwest team is a real community, with a strong social scene, community engagement and a feeling of belonging to this region, where we live. Our aim is to attract people who want to enjoy their work, contribute to transport improvements and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading technical delivery of highway engineering projects and growth into technical roles on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Project management and delivery, with appropriate training provided.
• Act as Technical Lead, Checker or Technical Reviewer for projects.
• Maintaining and developing excellent client relationships.
• Line Management of a team of engineers, technicians and apprentices.
• Leadership of teams, often including global teams connected via our virtual platforms and hybrid working.
• Support the business in winning work including representing the business at networking events, preparing bids and tenders and establish, maintain and develop relationships with existing and prospective internal and external clients.

Key requirements:

• BEng, MEng or MSc Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• IEng or CEng with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE or CIHT).
• Extensive experience of working with our key clients, e.g. Local Authorities, Highways England, Developers and/or major Contractors.
• Demonstrable experience of highways technical leadership, managing project delivery and some experience of multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Experience in highway alignment design including links and junctions.
• A thorough comprehension of technical standards relating to highways design with experience in identifying and seeking approvals for departures in standard.

Preferred:

• An awareness of Active Travel Design in England and/or Wales.
• Experience of Active Travel England’s assessment tool and LTN1/20 application
• Awareness of Manual for Streets 1&2 design.

Connecting countries, cities and communities, our Transportation team works on some of the most challenging projects of our time. Helping people to travel reliably and more efficiently, we transform highway and rail infrastructure. So, get on board and play a big part in our success.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis, is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

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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