Assistant Civil Engineer – Water

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Cardiff

Hybrid

GBP 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working
Flexible holidays
Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Cardiff is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer to join the Water and Wastewater team. You will contribute to wastewater and surface water projects, assist with reports, drawings and specifications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce CSO spills and flooding while promoting sustainable water management and climate resilience. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

  • 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).

Responsibilities

  • Develop experience by contributing to wastewater and surface water management projects.
  • Support the preparation of technical reports, drawings and specifications.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders.
  • Help reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills and flooding.
  • Shape holistic water management strategies focused on sustainability and climate resilience.

Skills

Civil engineering
Water & environmental engineering
Communication
Teamwork
Proactive learning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description Overview

Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis. At AtkinsRéalis, we re 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. Due to continued framework successes, we re looking for an Assistant Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our Water and Wastewater team in Cardiff. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team provide surface water drainage and wastewater infrastructure services. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies like Welsh Water and Wessex Water, local authorities, highways authorities, Transport for Wales and developers.

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 recognised 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. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, 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.

Additional information

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.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

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