Assistant Civil Engineer – Water

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holidays

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to wastewater and surface water projects in a multidisciplinary setting. You will support the preparation of technical reports, drawings and specifications while collaborating with industry leaders to reduce CSO spills and flood risks.

The role emphasizes sustainability, climate resilience and the use of digital tools to drive efficiency across water and infrastructure sectors, with opportunities for professional development and a hybrid

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.
• Interest in pursuing professional accreditation (ICE or CIWEM).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to wastewater and surface water management projects, including preparing technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders to reduce CSO spills and flooding.
• Shape holistic water management strategies focusing on sustainability and climate resilience.
• Leverage digital tools and data to drive innovation in water and infrastructure sectors.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis. At AtkinsRéalis, we are not just designing infrastructure—we're engineering a better future. As part of our Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you'll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.

Your role

• Developing your experience by contributing to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, with opportunities to support the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and our recognized industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills and reduce flooding occurrences.
• Helping shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional redline boundaries, with a focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting our communities.
• Leveraging digital tools and data to disrupt the status quo, driving innovation and efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Enthusiasm for civil, water, and environmental engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Working towards or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (e.g., "ICE or CIWEM").

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional Information

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.