Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

AtkinsRéalis; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking an Assistant Drainage Engineer to contribute to nationwide projects. The role involves designing drainage infrastructure, managing tasks, and supporting team development, while offering flexible working arrangements and competitive pay. Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to extensive training and development programs

Qualifications

• Ability to design drainage from concept to detailed design.
• Experience with report preparation and technical reporting.
• Experience with public and private sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Leading drainage design from concept to detail and managing budgets.
• Promoting digital solutions including BIM integration.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced team members.

Skills

Collaborative

Detail-oriented

Project management

Leadership

Client-focused

Education

Professionally qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or similar

Tools

Hydraulic design software

3D tools

BIM

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25.06.2025

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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, capable of supporting their local team and delivering on remote projects as part of our national Practice.

You will play a key role in designing drainage infrastructure, transportation, and private developer projects, with an emphasis on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. Besides delivering the drainage design, you will support the leadership and development of our drainage capability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading drainage design from concept to detailed design and construction, either standalone or as part of larger multidisciplinary schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions in drainage design, including full BIM integration.
• Reviewing drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings to standards, providing technical assurance.
• Managing drainage design tasks, delivery, programme, and budget.
• Supporting the development of graduates and technicians in drainage.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies.
• Developing stakeholder relationships to support design and consent processes.
• Enhancing drainage design capability within the local team.
• Leading drainage designs and providing technical assurance for designs produced in our Global Design Centre.
• Championing drainage within multidisciplinary projects.
• Mentoring and supporting engineers, graduates, and technicians.
• Contributing to bid preparations, including technical responses and fee proposals.

Requirements:

• Professionally qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or similar.
• Ability to design all aspects of drainage from concept to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic design software, 3D tools, and BIM.
• Experience in report and specification preparation, data collection, and technical reporting.
• Client-focused with the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in managing project scope, budgets, programme, and deliverables.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven.
• Supportive of mentoring less experienced team members.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Experience with private and public sector clients and procurement processes.

What we offer?

We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce with a focus on work-life balance. Our flexible working policies mean no fixed hours, no full-time contract requirement, and flexibility in office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave, and benefits aligned with experience and qualifications. For details, refer to YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training:

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

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent upon UKSV vetting, which may include proof of residency for 5+ years. Do not mention security clearance in applications or conversations.

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

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Job Type: Regular