AtkinsRéalis

Water

PrincipalRiverEngineer

£85–120k ~AI est. Epsom, United Kingdom; Peterborough, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Principal River Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: River engineering, Flood defence design, Team management. Coordinate or manage team of engineers. Deliver technical design work”

Industry & Context.

Water
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Exercise personal judgement

Eligibility Requirements

Security clearance, Proof of residency UK

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer, Proven experience coordinating engineering design delivery team, Experience in Water market

Nice to Have

Experience in wider markets, Experience in Aviation, Experience in Defence, Experience in Highways, Experience in Energy

What You'll Do.

Coordinate or manage team of engineers

Deliver technical design work

Produce and review technical deliverables

Provide technical input

Manage time and budgets

Collaborate with client

Provide mentorship to colleagues

Grow River Engineering capabilities

Solve difficult problems

Provide guidance to junior team members

Support bid proposals

Work closely with multi-disciplinary team

Deliver integrated design solutions

Adhere to quality assurance standards

Check and review own work

Check and review others work

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary projects; Client activities; Operational activities; Service activities; Related AtkinsRéalis teams; Multi-disciplinary team UK; Multi-disciplinary team overseas

Communication Scope

Convey technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Manage time, Manage budgets

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## Overview **Shape the Future of our cities and environments**. Are you a River Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects? Join [AtkinsRéalis](https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/) and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal River Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of [AtkinsRéalis](https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/). You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, as well as other regional water authorities. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We’re committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support. Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn’t a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally. We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you with whatever you need. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Epsom or Peterborough offices. ## Your role The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst provi

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