Principal Coastal Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Coastal Engineer and play a vital role in shaping critical UK infrastructure. You will lead design efforts on iconic projects, ensuring high-quality standards while managing time and budgets effectively. This role offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements that prioritize work-life balance. Collaborate with talented professionals across various sectors, including Water, Aviation, and Defence, and contribute to innovative coastal engineering solutions that make a real impact. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to develop your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Training and Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound theoretical knowledge in ocean waves and tidal theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Ocean Waves Knowledge

Tidal Theory

Extreme Value Statistics

Sediment Transport

Numerical Modelling

Design of Coastal Structures

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

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? How about joining 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 Coastal Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of coastal engineering 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 coastal engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading coastal modelling and engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Epsom and Peterborough offices.

Your Purpose:

1. Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
3. Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
4. Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring:

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound theoretical knowledge in ocean waves, tidal theory, extreme value statistics, nearshore wave processes and sediment transport.
• Design experience of coastal structures such as flood defences, sea walls, breakwaters, revetments and beaches to appropriate codes and standards such as BS6349, EurOtop manual and rock manual.
• The ability to plan and direct others in the use of numerical modelling to simulate wave propagation, tidal flows, hydrodynamics etc.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognises that many well-qualified people are looking to further their careers but cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested in discussing how we can accommodate individual requirements. We understand the importance of a diverse and flexible workforce, where work-life balance matters. By default, AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, with no fixed 9-5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no obligation to spend all your working time in the office.

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Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, regularly tested against other consultants, with a default 25 days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a comprehensive training portfolio and development activities designed to maximize individual abilities and talents. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, and employment offers depend on obtaining the relevant clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Please do not mention or include details of security clearance in your application or CV.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community — a place to be yourself, thrive, and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks to support staff from diverse backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee