Assistant Civil Engineer - Water in Cardiff

Energy Jobline ZR; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer in Cardiff. The role focuses on sustainable water and drainage solutions in a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to learning. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and contributes to impactful engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 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 professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or CIWEM).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to wastewater and surface water management projects.
• Support preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on sustainability initiatives.
• Help shape holistic water management strategies.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

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 multidisciplinary team provides 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 Purpose

• 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.

What you can bring

• 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).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay. We’ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We’re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We’re proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under‑represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex‑forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in conversation or in your application or CV.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community

From day one we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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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 race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or faith but enriches itself through diversity.

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