Drainage Design Specialist

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Local Transport, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with some of our key clients being HS2, Highways England and Network Rail along with many of the UK’s water companies.  An opportunity has become available for a Drainage Design or Surface Water Management Specialist to join our Birmingham team and be part of delivering our diverse portfolio of projects both nationally and increasingly internationally.  We are looking for a strong collaborator who can support the team in delivering on projects as part of our national Practice.

The Individual:

• The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the drainage sector, excellent technical skills across a range of markets. You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of sustainable drainage systems for Infrastructure and Transportation projects and will be responsible for supporting the leadership team in the development of our capability and market offering.

The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have or be nearing attaining appropriate professional qualifications with a broad range of experience in:

• Leading the drainage design delivery for our stand-alone projects and often as part of larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Drainage design from concept to detailed design; during construction would be an advantage but is not essential.
• A familiar and extensive use of digital software solutions in drainage design underpinned by sound engineering knowledge.
• Working within the BIM environment, including but not limited to 3D modelling and Common Data Environments.
• Overseeing and checking the production of drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings to relevant standards and contributing to technical assurance of designs.
• Ensuring compliance with business management standards for quality, safety and environment.
• Managing and developing stakeholder relationships to support the development of the drainage design within the UK regulatory framework.
• Determining and assigning drainage design tasks and managing delivery to programme and budget.
• Providing technical input to the preparation of bids and preparation of fee proposals including associated programme and risk considerations.
• Supporting development of more junior members of a team.

Other key attributes required include:

• Positive outlook with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction.
• An ability to work both independently as well as within a larger multi-disciplinary team.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal staff and external Clients.
• Ability to be flexible and to be able to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities:

The role will have key responsibilities for project delivery and maintaining our technical reputation and will contribute to the implementation of our business strategy. Key responsibilities include:

Technical Duties:

• Work with our Principal or Senior Engineers on projects to ensure AtkinsRéalis delivers Smarter, Faster and More Reliable outcomes for Clients.
• Increasingly seek opportunity to act as a Technical Lead in own right.
• Drive the development of project technical solutions and take a substantive role in leading the production of deliverables.
• Work and interface with our project managers on budget, change control and programme to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversight of drainage project resource, which will include managing the design interface with some of our world-wide delivery teams.
• Be an active part of our internal Technical Network community.
• Supporting digital initiatives and innovations.

Business Duties:

• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.
• Contribute to team development, improvement, and integration.
• Work with the graduate engineers and apprentice technicians in the team and contribute to their ongoing technical development.
• Attend internal best practice forums and as required support external profile-raising activities.
• Support our Win Work activities and bidding opportunities.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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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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