Principal DSEAR Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Principal DSEAR Engineer, shaping critical infrastructure projects across the UK. You'll lead design efforts, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to quality standards while working collaboratively within a diverse team. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to a comprehensive training portfolio

Support for achieving corporate memberships

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with training in hazardous area determination.
• Experience in leading DSEAR in design delivery within the water industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of DSEAR application, risk assessment standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design work following relevant standards and budgets.
• Manage timelines and milestones across projects.
• Work with UK and international teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Technical Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Chartered Engineer

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.

We have an extensive backlog of DSEAR work (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) across the UK in multiple markets. Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal DSEAR Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting our engineering teams with a vital function 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 engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. 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 Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, and Glasgow offices.

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 Engineer, ideally with training in hazardous area determination and risk assessment from a recognised body.
• Experience of the role of leading DSEAR in design delivery, ideally within the water industry, or a related process industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of the application of DSEAR, including risk assessment and area classification in accordance with EN 60079-10 and IP 15.
• Strong understanding of DSEAR legislation, ATEX directives and CDM

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com)

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of 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 ability.

#LI-UK #DAT

Worker Type

Employee

Job Description

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.

We have an extensive backlog of DSEAR work (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) across the UK in multiple markets. Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal DSEAR Engineer, you'll play a critical role in supporting our engineering teams with a vital function 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 engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. 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 Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, and Glasgow offices.

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 Engineer, ideally with training in hazardous area determination and risk assessment from a recognised body.

Experience of the role of leading DSEAR in design delivery, ideally within the water industry, or a related process industry.

Strong technical knowledge of the application of DSEAR, including risk assessment and area classification in accordance with EN 60079-10 and IP 15.

Strong understanding of DSEAR legislation, ATEX directives and CDM

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update – you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com)

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of 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 ability.

#LI-UK #DAT

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.