Drainage Design Specialist - Associate Director

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Drainage Design Specialist to join our national teams across the UK. You will lead drainage design on highway, rail and development projects, including SuDS, and support business development and client relationships.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality technical outcomes, promoting digital methods, and mentoring graduates and technicians within a collaborative, hybrid-working environment across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified, professional qualifications preferred.
• Proven track record in drainage design and related programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage design on concept to detailed design and construction.
• Promote digital solutions and BIM integration in drainage projects.
• Provide technical assurance: review models, calculations and drawings.

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to the Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with key clients such as HS2, Highways England and Network Rail, along with many of the UK's water companies. Due to practice expansion, we require a Drainage Design Specialist to join our teams operating from across the UK. We are looking for a strong collaborator, capable of supporting teams and delivering on remote projects as part of our national Practice.

Responsibilities

The role will have key responsibilities relating to business performance, business resilience and technical reputation, contributing to the implementation of business strategy.

Technical Duties

• Assume Technical Lead role on projects to ensure AtkinsRéalis delivers Smarter, Faster and More Reliable outcomes for its clients.
• Undertake Project Director role on projects where required.
• Undertake Programme / Framework Manager roles on strategic / multi-disciplinary projects.
• Actively encourage staff to participate in, and contribute to, internal best practice forums, and external profile-raising activities.
• Promote staff development through training, on-the-job experience, and personal development.

Business Duties

• Actively encourage Team integration.
• Ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.
• Client Relationship Development with our key Water Company and non-Water Company clients to support strategic growth of revenue and margin.
• Promote the merge of traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods.
• Management / technical support of bidding opportunities to win work and identify and mitigate risks.

About You

The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the drainage sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of business development, client management, project management and line management. You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of drainage infrastructure, transportation and private developer projects with emphasis on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. As well, delivering the drainage design, you will support the leadership and development of our drainage design capability.

The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have appropriate professional qualifications, and have a broad range of experience in:

• Leading the design of drainage projects from concept to detailed design and construction, either standalone or within larger multidisciplinary schemes.
• Promoting digital solutions in drainage design, including full integration within the BIM environment.
• Overseeing and reviewing the production of drainage designs, models, calculations and drawings to relevant standards, providing technical assurance.
• Determining and assigning drainage design tasks and managing delivery to programme and budget.
• Leading and encouraging the technical development of graduates and technicians in the drainage discipline.
• Ensuring compliance with business management standards set in the company’s quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Managing and developing stakeholder relationships to support the development of the drainage design and consents process.
• Supporting the drainage discipline locally to develop and enhance the drainage design capability within the local team.
• Leading drainage designs, managing the interface and providing technical assurance for drainage designs produced in the Global Design Centre.
• Championing the role of drainage within a multi-disciplinary project.
• Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers, graduates and technicians in the field of drainage design.
• Providing technical input to the preparation of bids, including quality submission responses on drainage strategy and design approach, and input to price via fee proposals and associated programme for delivery, including risk assessment.

Other Key Attributes Required Include

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the design industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive outlook and approachable manner.
• Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with internal staff and external clients.
• Ability to be flexible and to multi-task and prioritise when necessary.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, the vetting process will be discussed at interview and delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.