Junior / Assistant Civil Engineer - Water

-; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineer passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure. You will work on a variety of projects that focus on sustainability and climate resilience, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A degree in Civil Engineering is required, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Employee networks

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for civil, water, and environmental engineering.
• Working towards, or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (e.g. ICE or CIWEM).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to various wastewater and surface water management projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on initiatives to reduce flooding.
• Help shape holistic water management strategies.
• Leverage digital tools to drive innovation across sectors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Proactive approach to learning

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

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 will 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 an Assistant Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage and infrastructure to join our Water and Wastewater team in Exeter. Our collaborative and multi‑disciplinary team is one of the largest in the UK, providing water and wastewater infrastructure services alongside water mains design, drainage design, SuDS and surface water management. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies, local authorities, highways authorities, Network Rail and developers.

Your purpose

• Develop your experience by contributing to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, including the preparation of technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and our recognised industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills and flooding occurrences.
• Help shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional red‑line boundaries, with a focus on sustainability, climate resilience and protecting our communities.
• Leverage 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.
• Enthusiasm for civil, water and environmental engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Working towards, or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (e.g. ICE or CIWEM).

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. As 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 and programmes that support 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. 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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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.