Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

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Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations, Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 involved in designing drainage infrastructure, transportation, and private developer projects, focusing on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. You will also support the leadership and development of our drainage capability.

Responsibilities:

• Leading drainage design from concept to detailed design and construction, either as standalone projects or within larger schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions in drainage design, including BIM integration.
• Reviewing and overseeing drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings to standards, ensuring technical quality.
• Managing design tasks, delivery timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Mentoring and developing graduates and technicians in drainage.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies.
• Building stakeholder relationships to support design and consent processes.
• Enhancing local drainage design capabilities.
• Leading and assuring drainage designs in our Global Design Centre.
• Representing drainage within multidisciplinary projects.
• Supporting bid preparations with technical input and risk assessments.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Experience in designing all drainage aspects from concept to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic software, 3D tools, and BIM.
• Skills in report writing, specifications, data collection, and technical documentation.
• Client-focused approach and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Project management skills including scope, budget, and quality control.
• Flexible, proactive, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
• Mentoring skills and leadership qualities.
• Experience with private and public sector clients, understanding procurement drivers.

What we offer?

Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance and individual needs. No fixed hours or full-time requirement unless preferred.

Rewards and Benefits:

Competitive salary, 25 days leave + bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave. Benefits details available at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training:

Access to extensive training and development, supporting professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting process, including proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.

We value diversity and inclusion, offering policies and networks to support all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all.