Civil Engineer - Water

AtkinsRéalis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a passionate Civil Engineer to join their Water and Wastewater team. You will work on sustainable water and drainage projects, contributing to design delivery and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates hold a degree in Civil Engineering and are working towards Chartership. Experience with digital tools and an understanding of the UK water industry are preferred.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in working towards Chartership with ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Desire to apply skills to environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to wastewater and surface water management projects.
• Collaborate on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills.
• Shape holistic water management strategies focusing on sustainability.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Design delivery

Familiarity with UK design standards

Digital analysis tools (e.g. MicroDrainage)

Understanding of the UK water industry

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MicroDrainage

InfoWorks

Civil 3D

MapInfo

Job description

Overview

Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis.

At AtkinsRéalis, we’re not just designing infrastructure - we’re engineering a better future. As part of our Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you’ll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.

Due to continued framework successes, we’re looking for a Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our Water and Wastewater team in Cardiff. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team provide surface water drainage and wastewater infrastructure services. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies like Welsh Water and Wessex Water, local authorities, highways authorities, Transport for Wales and developers.

Your Purpose

• Contributing to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, with opportunities to prepare, or manage the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and our recognised industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills whilst supporting our wider business across Cities & Development and Transportation markets.
• Shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional redline boundaries, with a focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting our communities.
• Leveraging digital tools and data to disrupt the status quo, driving innovation and efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.

What you can bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartership with ICE or CIWEM, with a view to achieve this in the next 2 years.
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Experience in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. e.g MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, Civil 3D, MapInfo.
• An understanding of the UK water industry, environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the environment faces.

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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