Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Drainage Engineer to design drainage infrastructure projects across various UK locations. This role involves leading the full project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering team development, while enjoying benefits such as flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

25 days leave plus holidays

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in all drainage design phases required.
• Familiarity with hydraulic software, 3D tools, and BIM essential.
• Self-motivated and proactive individuals with leadership experience sought.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design projects from concept to construction.
• Promote digital solutions and BIM integration.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Report writing

Data collection

Leadership

Education

Qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or similar

Tools

Hydraulic software

3D tools

BIM

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Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d59f078d219f

Job Views: 87

Posted: 24.06.2025

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets, working with key clients such as HS2, Highways England, and Network Rail. Due to increasing workload, we are looking to strengthen our teams across the UK.

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to join our teams from various locations. The role involves designing drainage infrastructure for transportation and private development projects, with an emphasis on highway drainage and SuDS. You will support local teams and deliver remote projects as part of our national practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design projects from concept to detailed design and construction.
• Promote digital solutions and BIM integration in drainage design.
• Review and assure the technical quality of drainage models, calculations, and drawings.
• Manage design tasks, delivery schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop stakeholder relationships to support design and consent processes.
• Enhance local drainage design capabilities.
• Provide technical assurance for designs from our Global Design Centre.
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and bid preparations.

Requirements

• Qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Experience in all drainage design phases and familiarity with hydraulic software, 3D tools, and BIM.
• Strong report writing and data collection skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and within teams.
• Leadership qualities and experience with private/public sector clients.

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements, work-life balance, competitive salary, 25 days leave plus holidays, and benefits. We support professional development and encourage diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance, which depends on UK residency history. We promote a diverse, inclusive community and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.