Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

AtkinsRéalis; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Assistant Drainage Engineer in Peterborough with the ability to design drainage infrastructure. The role includes leading design processes, promoting digital solutions, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess professional qualifications and be able to work collaboratively in a diverse environment. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and training programs for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Training programs for growth

Qualifications

• Ability to design all drainage aspects from concept to detailed design.
• Experience in report writing, specifications, and data collection.
• Independent and team-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Promote digital solutions in drainage design, including BIM integration.
• Review drainage designs and provide technical assurance.

Skills

Design of drainage aspects

Familiarity with hydraulic software

Client-focused approach

Leadership qualities

Education

Professional qualification with ICE, CIWEM or equivalent

Tools

BIM

3D tools

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Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations, Peterborough

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 964054927e1c

Job Views: 20

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

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, working with clients such as HS2, Highways England, and Network Rail, along with many UK water companies. We are looking to expand our teams due to increasing workload.

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to join our teams across the UK. 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 developer projects, focusing on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. You will also support the development of our drainage capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Leading drainage design from concept through detailed design and construction, either independently or as part of multidisciplinary schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions in drainage design, including BIM integration.
• Reviewing drainage designs, models, calculations, and drawings for standards compliance and providing technical assurance.
• Managing drainage design tasks, delivery, and resource allocation.
• Mentoring graduates and technicians in drainage.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental policies.
• Developing stakeholder relationships to support design and consent processes.
• Enhancing local drainage design capabilities.
• Leading and assuring drainage designs produced in our Global Design Centre.
• Championing drainage in multidisciplinary projects.
• Supporting bid preparations and technical submissions.

Requirements:

• Professional qualification with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Ability to design all drainage aspects from concept to detailed design.
• Familiarity with hydraulic software, 3D tools, and BIM.
• Experience in report writing, specifications, and data collection.
• Client-focused with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
• Independent and team-working skills, with leadership qualities.
• Experience with private and public sector clients and procurement processes.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, with no fixed hours or full-time requirement by default. Competitive salary, 25 days leave plus holidays, and benefits, with details available at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin.

Training programs to support personal and professional growth, including assistance with professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on UKSV vetting processes. Candidates should not disclose or include details of security clearance in applications.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and support networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular