Principal Coastal Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Coastal Engineer in Epsom to manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary coastal engineering projects. You will ensure high-quality technical deliverables while providing mentorship to junior engineers.

The successful candidate must have a Civil Engineering degree, chartered status, and experience in the Water market. Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and extensive career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team.
• Strong knowledge in design of breakwaters, sea walls, and offshore structures.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software for coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team for technical design work on coastal engineering projects.
• Produce and review technical deliverables for project milestones.
• Collaborate with clients and provide mentorship to team members.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer

Tools

Wave modelling software

Analytical tools

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Coastal Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Coastal Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We’re committed to providing industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side and construction‑phase support. Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world‑class talent thrives without boundaries. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally. We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you with whatever you need. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Epsom or Peterborough offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

As Principal Coastal Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary coastal engineering projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for coastal engineering aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Coastal Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in design such as breakwaters, sea walls, breakwaters and offshore structures, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as wave modelling and wave overtopping.
• Experience in the Water market is essential and experience in wider markets such as Energy or Defence is desirable.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, 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.

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 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.