AtkinsRéalis

Water

PrincipalRiverEngineer

Bristol, United Kingdom; Exeter, United Kingdom; Swansea, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Principal River Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: River engineering, Flood defence, Design delivery. Coordinate or manage a team of engineers. Produce and review technical deliverables”

Industry & Context.

Water
Problems you'll solve

Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate.

Eligibility Requirements

Security clearance, Proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer may be required for vetting.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent., Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer., Proven experience in coordinating or managing a engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment., Requires knowledge and practical experience in design such as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics., Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies., Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices., Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance., Experience in the Water market is essential., Demonstrates 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 shared success across projects.

Nice to Have

experience in wider markets such as Aviation, Defence, Highways or Energy is desirable.

What You'll Do.

Coordinate or manage a team of engineers

Produce and review technical deliverables

Provide technical input into project design

Collaborate with client

or service activities

Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues

Work independently with minimal technical guidance

Provide technical support for bid proposals

Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team

Adhere to quality assurance standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.; Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.; Demonstrates 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 shared success across projects.

Communication Scope

Ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.

Process & Methodology

Manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.

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