Principal Civil Water Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Water Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role is pivotal in shaping critical water and wastewater projects, ensuring high-quality design and delivery. You will lead a talented team, manage multidisciplinary projects, and collaborate with both local and international teams. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this forward-thinking company offers a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about engineering solutions that benefit communities and the planet, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policies

Family-Friendly Policies

Support Networks

Diversity Programs

Qualifications

• Lead a team in technical design work ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery and UK standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Treatment

Hydraulics

Digital Analysis Packages (HADES, Infoworks, EPANET)

Project Management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

HADES

Infoworks

EPANET

Job description

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Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent thrives.

As a Principal Civil Water Engineer, you'll play a vital role in water/wastewater treatment, storage, supply, and collection systems on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in water treatment across multiple sectors, supporting our wider Infrastructure Division in Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We deliver industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry, we'd love to talk to you.

Currently, we have opportunities in our Glasgow office.

Your Purpose

1. Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outputs.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
4. Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What You Can Bring

1. Chartered Civil Engineer.
2. Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
3. Knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater collection systems, with familiarity with UK standards.
4. Proficiency in digital analysis packages like HADES, Infoworks, EPANET, following local and national guidance.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and a top employer for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation and data to deliver end-to-end projects, challenging the status quo and engineering better for people and the planet. We support diversity through community programs, flexible policies, and employee networks.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance, which depends on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is conducted by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention or include current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work, and support networks. We value applications from all backgrounds.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT

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