Principal Dams and Reservoirs Engineer

-; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Principal Dams and Reservoirs Engineer to coordinate design work on critical UK infrastructure. The role involves preparing project briefs, managing budgets, and ensuring design quality. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Civil Engineers with knowledge of hydraulic engineering and a desire to lead multidisciplinary teams. The position offers competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design projects.
• Knowledge of the Reservoirs Act and related regulations.
• Interest in becoming a Reservoir Supervising Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team for technical design work to high standards.
• Prepare briefs and input into bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Leading design delivery

Hydraulic engineering knowledge

Geotechnical engineering knowledge

Knowledge of UK design standards

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Overview

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 Dams and Reservoirs Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of dams and reservoir 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 dams and reservoir engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Energy and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry‑leading 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 Peterborough office.

Your Role

• Coordinate 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.

About you

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Interest in developing into the role of Reservoir Supervising Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and/or geotechnical engineering as applied to the management and design of dams and reservoirs and their associated hydraulic structures.
• In depth knowledge of current UK design standards, guidance and working practices including the Reservoirs Act.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive—at every stage of your life and your career. 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.

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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 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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.