Principal Hydraulic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Principal Hydraulic Engineer, where you will lead design efforts on critical UK infrastructure projects. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions in a diverse and inclusive environment. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in iconic projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge in hydraulic design of water/wastewater treatment plants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Hydraulic Design

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Tools

HADES

VARISIM

WANDA

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? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills as a Principal Hydraulic Engineer. You will play a vital role in fluid mechanics 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 fluid mechanics across sectors such as Water, Defence, Energy, Aviation, Cities & Development, and Education. We deliver industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester office.

Your Purpose:

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant standards and high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets to meet project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring:

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge and experience in hydraulic design of water/wastewater treatment plants, pipeline design, surge analysis, and familiarity with UK standards.
• Experience with Design & Build projects.
• Proficiency in industry software such as HADES, VARISIM, WANDA.
• Recognised industry profile.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation and data to deliver essential future infrastructure projects. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, supporting diverse communities and career development.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting processes. We promote diversity and inclusion, offering flexible policies and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds.

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