Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Assistant Drainage Engineer, where you will contribute to innovative drainage infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a diverse team, enhancing your skills in technical analysis and design delivery. With a commitment to sustainability and community engagement, this opportunity allows you to shape the future of essential infrastructure while receiving support for your professional development. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Inclusive Employment Policies

Employee Networks

Mentoring and Training Support

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and knowledge of drainage infrastructure are essential.
• Progressing towards a recognized professional qualification with support.

Responsibilities

• Design delivery of drainage infrastructure projects as part of a team.
• Interact with design disciplines and oversee junior staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Drainage Infrastructure

Technical Report Writing

Health and Safety Commitment

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Science

Tools

MicroDrainage Software

Civils 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Atkins 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 Assistant 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. This is an exciting time to join the business as we merge more traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of digital processes to enhance the engineering design process.

Your purpose:

1. You will be working on the design delivery of drainage infrastructure projects as part of a team as well as on individual assignments as required. This will involve the development and assessment of design solutions, technical analysis, as well as technical report writing and a proactive commitment to Health and Safety.
2. The role will require interacting with other design disciplines and stakeholders, overseeing junior members of staff as well as supporting the engagement of our digital initiatives.
3. Shaping the future of networks and drainage - this is our challenge. Join us and you’ll work with a variety of colleagues and clients to create innovative solutions to challenging projects.

What you can bring:

1. You will have good communication skills, be interested in and have knowledge of development drainage infrastructure as well as holding a related Degree such as Civil Engineering or Science.
2. You should be progressing towards attainment of a recognised professional qualification, for which you will receive our support, mentoring and provision of training where required.
3. Ideally you will have some experience in using hydraulic models (such as MicroDrainage software) for design purposes. As would experience in the design and detailing of drainage systems (foul and surface water), SuDS and related design standards, together with a working knowledge of Civils 3D and/or MicroStation.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. 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 of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, 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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