Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Drainage Engineer to enhance their drainage design services across the UK. This role offers the flexibility of working from various locations, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. You will lead innovative drainage projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while mentoring junior staff. With a focus on digital solutions and BIM integration, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of drainage infrastructure. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values collaboration and professional growth, and make a meaningful impact on essential projects.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Annual Leave

Training and Development

Competitive Salary

Diversity and Inclusion Policies

Qualifications

• Qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Experience in drainage design from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Leading drainage design from concept to detailed design.
• Managing design tasks, delivery timelines, and budgets.
• Mentoring team members and contributing to bid preparations.

Skills

Drainage Design

BIM Integration

Project Management

Hydraulic Software

Leadership

Education

ICE/CIWEM Qualification

Tools

Hydraulic Software

3D Design Software

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Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description

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

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to join our teams from various locations. We seek strong collaborators capable of supporting local teams and delivering remote projects as part of our national Practice.

You will play a key role in designing drainage infrastructure, transportation, and private development projects, focusing on highway drainage and SuDS. You will also support the development of our drainage capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Leading drainage design from concept to detailed design and construction, independently or within multidisciplinary schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions and BIM integration in drainage design.
• Reviewing and assuring the quality of drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings.
• Managing design tasks, delivery timelines, and budgets.
• Supporting the development of graduates and technicians.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Developing stakeholder relationships to support design and consent processes.
• Enhancing local drainage design capabilities.
• Leading interface management and technical assurance within our Global Design Centre.
• Advocating for drainage within multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentoring team members and contributing to bid preparations.

Requirements:

• Qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Experience designing all drainage aspects from concept to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic software, 3D design, and BIM.
• Ability to prepare reports, specifications, and gather data for technical reports.
• Client-focused with understanding of market drivers.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and within teams.
• Experienced in managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven.
• Supportive mentor to less experienced staff.
• Strong leadership qualities and private/public sector experience.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, with no fixed hours or full-time requirement by default.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave. Benefits details available at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin.

Training:

Access to extensive training and development, including support for professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting, and candidates must have UK residency of 5+ years. Do not disclose security clearance details during application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular