Principal / Associate Water Engineer

Overview

AtkinsRéalis, is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects.

Following an exciting and very successful start to the current Water Industry investment cycle, the Infrastructure division is seeking to appoint a  Principal / Associate Engineer  to join our Water Sector focused team based at our Bristol office.

The role will sit within the Networks and Drainage Solutions (N&DS) practice of the Asset Technology division. The role would suit an Engineer or Engineering/Design Manager in the water / wastewater sector who enjoys leading teams developing innovative solutions to solve the challenges in the water industry such as climate change, flooding and environmental pollution.

If you have a passion for water engineering and want to understand where a career with AtkinsRéalis might lead to then we would like to hear from you.

Your role

The engineering services we offer to our clients requires us to be able to deliver in an agile and future-facing environment. The following are examples of the type of responsibilities and requirements we seek / need you to have, working as part of our dynamic multidisciplinary water / wastewater team.

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of engineering projects particularly throughout the feasibility and design development stages to required budget and deadlines.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment across teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Client engagement to lead and contribute to discussions on technical water civil engineering solutions, to technical and non-technical clients - both during project delivery and bidding stages.
• Oversee teams responsible for design deliverables including feasibility studies, engineering design calculation, drawings and report writing.
• Identify opportunities and prepare bids to commercial and competitive standards for the future success of the business.
• Maintaining and develop excellent professional relationships which can assist in securing repeat business.
• Ensuring the quality of project work meets the agreed standards and specifications.
• Be client focused and able to develop good working relationships with clients; understand client needs and help propose best value technical solutions to meet project challenges.
• Act as a mentor to other team members, potentially with line management responsibility.
• Have a proactive commitment to Health and Safety and good knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Lead and contribute to the application of digital engineering initiatives and innovative advances in water sector solutions.

About You

• Educated to degree level with a civil engineering bias; Chartered Member of a recognised engineering institution.
• Demonstrable experience within the Water sector.  In addition to this other civil engineering experience (energy, maritime, geotechnical, industrial) would also be advantageous.
• Up to date knowledge of current design codes and design software relating to Civil and Water Engineering.
• Previous experience working on UK Water frameworks.
• Experience in leading engineering design teams.
• Proactive commitment to health and safety.
• Possess the ability to demonstrate a proven track record of working collaboratively in teams delivering projects.
• Have excellent written and verbal skills when communicating with stakeholders including technical and non-technical parties are essential.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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