Principal Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote-friendly

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Group is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the OLE First Principles team across UK rail projects. You will deliver basic design drawings, technical reports and calculations, and guide packages to completion within time and budget.

The role blends independent work with collaboration in multi-discipline groups, supporting bids and client outcomes. Flexible and remote working is a central part of the culture, with opportunities to base in any UK office and to shape your career

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in rail projects.
• Proven ability to produce basic design drawings, reports and calculations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and bid-support capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OLE First Principles (Basic Design) team on rail projects.
• Deliver high-quality drawings, technical reports and calculations.
• Manage packages within budget and programme, guiding multi-discipline workstreams.
• Provide input to bid activities and support the Practice Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Rail engineering

OLE

First Principles

Calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Basic design tools

Job description

Lead delivery with vision.
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' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Overview
Lead delivery with vision.
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' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading rail engineering company. Its rail business is the largest in its field in Europe. Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) is an integral part of the UK railway system providing traction power to electric trains on all major main lines. The AtkinsRéalis OLE design team is one of the longest-established teams in the UK, with roots dating back to British Rail. We have been the OLE Lead Design Organisation on the majority of the recent new electrification schemes in the UK.
Stay challenged as a Principal Engineer in our First Principles team in our OLE Practice in Rail Systems. You'll be shaping the future of transport on a huge variety of work from high profile rail programmes to niche, local projects. Our sector is evolving, and we're fast adopting new technologies, digitally transforming the way we design. And, as part of a friendly, genuinely collaborative workplace, you'll be supported to keep growing your career in the direction that interests you.
This role can be based in any of our UK offices.
Your role

• As a Principal Engineer in our OLE First Principles (Basic Design) team.
• Will lead talented colleagues known for diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge.
• Will work independently and within larger multi-discipline workgroups, leading and managing packages to completion within budget and programme. Use your influence to deliver high-quality rail projects driven not just by profit but also by doing what's right.
• Will work in busy and niche First Principles design team in producing and checking basic design drawings, technical reports and calculation sheets from first principles, foundation designs, structural analysis, and presenting designs to the Client.
• There will also be a requirement to provide specialist input from basic design perspective to support the OLE Practice Manager in bid
• A pre-employment medical