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Principal Civil Water Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Cardiff

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GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Civil Water Engineer to lead water/wastewater design projects. You will manage technical design, prepare proposals, and collaborate with teams. Ideal candidates should be Chartered Civil Engineers with experience in water systems design. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Family-friendly employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Support for under-represented groups

Qualifications

  • Chartered status required.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery is essential.
  • Sound knowledge of UK design standards and current working practices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in technical design work.
  • Prepare briefs and input into bid proposals.
  • Manage time and budgets for projects.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer
Experience in leading design delivery
Knowledge of water/wastewater treatment
Proficiency in digital analysis packages

Tools

HADES
Infoworks
EPANET
Job description
Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Civil Water Engineer, and you'll play a vital role in every aspect of water/wastewater treatment, storage, supply and collection systems on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of water treatment, within multiple challenging sectors, not just within the Water sector but also supporting our wider Infrastructure Division across Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions through the project lifecycle, with client-side support as well as construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Cardiff office.

Your Purpose
  • Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
  • Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
  • Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.
What you can bring
  • Chartered Civil Engineer.
  • Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
  • Sound knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply and wastewater collection systems and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
  • Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance, e.g. HADES, Infoworks, EPANET.
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 the work becomes more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. We are 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 under-represented groups. We 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 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 five years or longer. Do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

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 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 abilities.

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