Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Assistant Drainage Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse drainage projects across the UK, emphasizing flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance. You will lead the design of drainage infrastructure, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. With a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Annual Leave

Training Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Policies

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with ICE, CIWEM or similar.
• Ability to design drainage from concept to detailed design.
• Experience with hydraulic design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design from concept to detailed design.
• Promote digital solutions in drainage design.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and project scopes.

Skills

Drainage Design

Project Management

BIM

Hydraulic Design Software

Report Preparation

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Education

ICE Qualification

CIWEM Qualification

Tools

3D Design Tools

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description

Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds, Peterborough and Warrington.

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with some of our key clients being HS2, Highways England and Network Rail along with many of the UK’s water companies. Due to a growing workload we are keen to strengthen our existing teams.

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to join our teams operating from across the UK. We are looking for strong collaborators, people capable of supporting their local team, but also delivering on remote projects as part of our national Practice.

You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of drainage Infrastructure, Transportation and Private Developer projects with emphasis on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. As well as delivering the drainage design, you will be responsible in supporting the leadership and development of our drainage capability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the design of drainage from concept to detailed design and construction, as stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
• Promoting development of digital solutions in drainage design including full integration of designs within the BIM environment.
• Overseeing and reviewing the production of drainage designs, models, calculations and drawings to relevant standards, including providing technical assurance of designs.
• Determining and assigning drainage design tasks and managing delivery to programme and budget.
• Leading and encouraging the technical development of graduates and technicians in the drainage discipline.
• Ensuring compliance with business management standards set in the company’s quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Managing and developing stakeholder relationships to support the development of the drainage design and consents process.
• Supporting the drainage discipline locally to develop and enhance the drainage design capability within the local team.
• Leading drainage designs, managing the interface and providing technical assurance for drainage designs produced in our Global Design Centre.
• Championing the role of drainage within a multi-disciplinary project.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers, graduates and technicians in the field of drainage design.
• Providing technical input to the preparation of bids including provision of Quality Submission responses on drainage strategy and design approach and input to price via preparation of fee proposals and associated program for delivery including assessment of risk.

Requirements:

• Professionally Qualified with the ICE, CIWEM or similar.
• Ability to design all aspects of drainage from conceptual layout to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic design software, 3D design tools and BIM.
• Ability to prepare reports and specifications and to collect other data and statistics necessary for the preparation of progress and technical reports.
• Ability to identify and respond to our clients’ values in a competitive market sector.
• Candidates are required to be self-motivated and able to work both independently as well as within a larger multi-disciplinary team in leading and managing packages of work to completion.
• Ability to identify, manage and develop project scopes and manage budgets, programme and the quality of deliverables.
• A flexible individual, a team player, with a developed attention to detail, shows initiative, proactive and able to deliver to set deadlines.
• Supportive approach to mentoring less experienced members of the team.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Experience in working for both private and public sector clients and knowledge of the different drivers and approaches to management and procurement.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognises that many well-qualified people seek to further their careers but cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are open to discussing individual requirements. We aim to foster a diverse and flexible workforce, emphasizing work-life balance. Our flexible working model means no fixed 9-5 schedule, no requirement for a 5-day week, full-time contracts, or mandatory office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against industry standards, with a default of 25 days leave annually plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

We are committed to personal and professional development, offering access to extensive training programs and support for achieving relevant professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on obtaining the necessary level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include details of current or past security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and employee networks. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.