Principal Engineer - Highway

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' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
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AtkinsRéalis Transportation Division covers all aspects of multidisciplinary design and management from inception to options appraisal through to detailed scheme design and delivery support. AtkinsRéalis is one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancies engaged in numerous high-profile projects for Clients in both the Public and Private Sector.

We are seeking to recruit a Principal Engineer to be based in our Aylesbury office, co-located with the Client team to support the ongoing development and expansion of new Alliance Partnership. 

This role offers the opportunity to lead project delivery of highways schemes and as a senior member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop future work opportunities as well as leading and developing team members.

Our Buckinghamshire Practice is a real community which commenced in April 2023 with 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 key technical input into multi-disciplinary projects.
• Project management and delivery.
• Act as Technical Lead or Technical Reviewer on projects.
• Maintaining and developing excellent client relationships.
• Line Management of a team of engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
• Leading and developing multi-disciplinary global teams to deliver.
• 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.
• IEng or CEng with a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE or CIHT) or similar professional experience.
• Extensive experience of working with Client (preferably local authority) and Contractors.
• Demonstrable experience of managing project delivery for multi-disciplinary highways 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.
• 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.

Meeting your needs:

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More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 80 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.

AtkinsRéalis ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join.

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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.

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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