AtkinsRéalis
Water Management Consultancy
SeniorDesignEngineer
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“Senior Design Engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: hydraulic modelling, Flood Risk Assessments, GIS. delivering a variety of projects. integrated water management”
What You'll Achieve.
contribute to advanced, industry-leading projects; maintaining high standards in your work; be recognized for the impact you make
Industry & Context.
technical challenges
Remote work opportunities outside of country
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
degree in Civil Engineering and/or a master’s degree in Water Management/Hydrology, 3 to 8 years of experience in the water industry, Experience in 2D modelling using TUFLOW, Experience with 1D-2D modelling using FMP-TUFLOW, ESTRY-TUFLOW, Infoworks ICM, Build, refine and analyse hydraulic models to represent river channels, floodplains, and pipe networks, Provide modelling inputs and analysis to support the production of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for planning applications, Perform sensitivity testing to quantify uncertainty in model parameters and components, Proficiency in GIS, including QGIS, MapInfo, ArcGIS, and open-source GIS tools, An understanding of the overall fluvial model development process, Experience in undertaking Flood Risk Assessments and developing drainage strategies, Familiarity with FEH (Flood Estimation Handbook) methods, Ability to produce clear and concise technical reports in English, Effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and clients via video conferencing, Adherence to quality procedures and maintaining high standards in your work, bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field, 4–10 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
International experience, Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership, Proficiency in coding/programming (R, VBA, Python) is a plus, Working towards achieving Chartered status, A master’s degree in project management or equivalent is a plus, Chartered status / Professional certifications (e. g. , MAPM, Prince 2 practitioner, PMP, MRICS) is an added advantage
What You'll Do.
delivering a variety of projects
integrated water management
hydrodynamic catchment modelling
water-sensitive urban design
client and stakeholder engagement
refine and analyse hydraulic models to represent river channels
Provide modelling inputs and analysis to support the production of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for planning applications
Perform sensitivity testing to quantify uncertainty in model parameters and components
undertaking Flood Risk Assessments and developing drainage strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative working; collaborating with colleagues and clients via video conferencing
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to produce clear and concise technical reports in English; Effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and clients via video conferencing
Process & Methodology
Project Management
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## **Overview** Water Management Consultancy (WMC) is a key part of the Infrastructure division within AtkinsRéalis’ Water and Environment Business. Serving both UK and international clients, our projects span flood defence, hydraulic structures, ports, and maritime engineering. The WMC team brings together a diverse range of expertise, including river and coastal engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, dam engineering, hydraulic gates, and maritime engineering. In this role, you'll be instrumental in delivering a variety of projects, with a particular emphasis on integrated water management. This includes hydrodynamic catchment modelling, sustainable drainage, water-sensitive urban design, river restoration, software development, research, and client and stakeholder engagement. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking technical challenges and looking to contribute to advanced, industry-leading projects. ## **Your role** * To excel in this role, you will need to: * Be highly motivated, proactive, and possess a "can-do" attitude. * Be skilled in collaborative working, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Demonstrate strong organizational and time management abilities. * Be flexible and open to new challenges. * Desirable Qualifications: * International experience. * Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership. * Proficiency in coding/programming (R, VBA, Python) is a plus. ## **About you** * A strong academic background with a degree in Civil Engineering and/or a master’s degree in Water Management/Hydrology, with 3 to 8 years of experience in the water industry. * Experience in 2D modelling using TUFLOW. * Experience with 1D-2D modelling using FMP-TUFLOW, ESTRY-TUFLOW, Infoworks ICM. * Build, refine and analyse hydraulic models to represent river channels, floodplains, and pipe networks. * Provide modelling inputs and analysis to support the production of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for planning applica
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