Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations

AtkinsRéalis; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking an Assistant Drainage Engineer to lead drainage design projects across the UK. This role involves managing design tasks, promoting innovative solutions, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in drainage design and BIM. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

25 days leave plus holidays

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in all drainage design stages.
• Familiarity with hydraulic software and BIM.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design from concept to detailed design.
• Promote digital solutions and BIM integration.
• Review and assure quality of drainage models and calculations.
• Manage design tasks and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Drainage design

BIM integration

Hydraulic software

Report writing

Client engagement

Education

Qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Drainage Engineer - Flexible around UK locations, Warrington

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with key clients such as HS2, Highways England, and Network Rail. Due to growing workload, we are looking to strengthen our teams across the UK.

We require Senior Drainage Engineers to support local teams and deliver remote projects. You will play a key role in designing drainage infrastructure, transportation, and private developer projects, especially highway drainage and SuDS, while supporting the development of our drainage capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Leading drainage design from concept to detailed design and construction, individually or in multidisciplinary schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions and BIM integration in drainage design.
• Reviewing and assuring the quality of drainage models, calculations, and drawings.
• Managing design tasks, delivery, and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentoring junior team members and supporting local capability development.
• Contributing to bids and technical proposals.

Requirements:

• Qualified with ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent.
• Experience in all drainage design stages and familiarity with hydraulic software, BIM.
• Strong report writing and client engagement skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, with leadership qualities.

What we offer:

Flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, 25 days leave plus holidays, and benefits. We support professional development and diversity in our workforce.

Additional info:

This role may require security clearance, and candidates must have resided in the UK for 5+ years. We promote an inclusive community and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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