AtkinsRéalis
Water
PrincipalRiverEngineer
“Principal River Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: River engineering, Flood defence, Design delivery, Team management. Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists. Deliver technical design work on complex projects”
Industry & Context.
Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate
Security clearance may be required, May require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, 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 and scientists
Deliver technical design work on complex projects
Produce and review technical deliverables
Provide technical input into project design
Manage time and budgets to project milestones
Collaborate with client and operational teams
Provide mentorship to colleagues
Work independently with minimal guidance
Provide technical support for bid proposals
Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams
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; 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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