Principal Active Travel Engineer

slihrms; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Scotland is seeking a Principal Active Travel Engineer to lead delivery of active travel projects across Scotland and the UK. You will provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and develop client relationships.

The role emphasizes design guidance, innovation, and research, with involvement in bids, framework opportunities and defining delivery strategies.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent with significant active travel project experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating technical inputs.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and support business development.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical delivery of active travel projects and programmes.
• Act as Technical Lead or Technical Reviewer on complex projects.
• Provide direction, mentoring and career development support to engineers and early-career professionals.
• Build, maintain and develop strategic client relationships.
• Lead and support the preparation of bids, tenders and framework opportunities.
• Identify and respond to commercial risks and opportunities.
• Develop project methodologies, fee proposals, resource plans and delivery strategies.
• Promote technical excellence, innovation and best practice across the business.
• Support the development of design standards, guidance and research initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultation activities where required.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Active travel experience

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer/Transport Planning Professional equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is at the forefront of active travel design and delivery, leading the way through design standards, guidance production, research, innovation and the development of tools and processes that support the delivery of high-quality active travel infrastructure across Scotland and the UK.

Our Active Travel team in Scotland is continuing to grow, and we are seeking a Principal Active Travel Engineer to play a leading role in the development of our business, people and projects.

Based in any of our Scottish offices, you will lead the successful delivery of active travel projects across Scotland and the wider UK, working closely with local authority and public sector clients through our established framework commissions and strategic relationships.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership, support business growth, develop client relationships and help shape the future direction of our active travel offering. You will also contribute to design guidance, innovation and research projects that enhance our industry-leading reputation.

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Professional with significant experience in the active travel field. An eye for detail and confidence to challenge decisions and concepts in a constructive and collaborative way are key attributes for this role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with clients and stakeholders at all levels across the UK and able to work collaboratively with an existing team of highly motivated active travel professionals.

Your role

• Drive the technical delivery of active travel projects and programmes.
• Act as Technical Lead or Technical Reviewer on complex projects.
• Provide direction, mentoring and career development support to engineers and early-career professionals.
• Build, maintain and develop strategic client relationships.
• Lead and support the preparation of bids, tenders and framework opportunities.
• Identify and respond to commercial risks and opportunities.
• Develop project methodologies, fee proposals, resource plans and delivery strategies.
• Promote technical excellence, innovation and best practice across the business.
• Support the development of design standards, guidance and research initiatives.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultation activities where required.

About you

Essential criteria

• Chartered Engineer, Chartered Transport Planning Professional or equivalent.
• Significant experience in the planning, design and delivery of active travel infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience integrating walking, cycling, public transport, green infrastructure and traffic management solutions into complex urban environments.
• Excellent understanding and application of relevant guidance and standards including Cycling by Design, Designing Streets, Inclusive Mobility and the National Roads Development Guide.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating technical inputs.
• Experience managing client relationships and supporting business development activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable criteria

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience developing and mentoring technical teams.
• Project and programme management experience.
• Experience preparing contracts, specifications and procurement documentation.
• Experience undertaking public and stakeholder consultation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Cycling experience and understanding of user requirements.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Benefit from attractive salary packages,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. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Rewards and benefits - Careers at AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. 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.

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Additional information

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 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