Associate Geotechnical Engineer, Dams & Reservoirs – Hybrid

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead the delivery and growth of its dams and reservoirs capability across the UK and internationally. The role focuses on design, assessment, and rehabilitation of earth embankment dams and water-retaining structures, with mentoring and business development responsibilities.

You will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery, and foster client relationships while contributing to the growth of the dams and reservoirs

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised professional institution.
• Significant consultancy or infrastructure delivery experience focusing on earth dams and reservoir engineering.
• Demonstrable experience leading geotechnical and dam engineering projects.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead dam and reservoir engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Provide technical oversight for geotechnical assessments, design reviews and dam safety evaluations.
• Lead design, assessment and rehabilitation of earth embankment dams, reservoir infrastructure, flood defence embankments, and dam rehabilitation/raising schemes.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate geotechnical inputs on major infrastructure projects.
• Support Reservoir Panel Engineers and contribute to dam safety inspections, statutory assessments and risk evaluations.
• Lead technical reviews and QA of reports, calculations and design deliverables.

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Associate Geotechnical Engineer to lead the delivery and growth of its dams and reservoirs capability across the UK and internationally. The role focuses on design, assessment, and rehabilitation of earth embankment dams and water-retaining structures, with mentoring and business development responsibilities.

You will provide technical leadership, oversee project delivery, and foster client relationships while contributing to the growth of the dams and reservoirs