AtkinsRéalis

Water

PrincipalRiverEngineer

Bristol, United Kingdom; Exeter, United Kingdom; Swansea, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Water
Problems you'll solve

Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate

Eligibility Requirements

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

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 Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency, 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 Bristol, Exeter or Swansea offices. ## Your role The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-

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