Principal Pavement Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Pavement Engineer in the UK to lead a wide range of highway, airfield and industrial pavement projects. You will deliver technical design and research work, report writing, and client-facing communications within a collaborative, innovative practice.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with pavement knowledge, and ideally a (certified) pavement engineer credential. Hybird working and professional development are supported.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
• Certified Pavement Engineer preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of flexible, rigid and composite pavements.
• Experience with UK/intl pavement standards and materials.
• Ability to manage and deliver projects with client focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead challenging pavement design and research projects.
• Deliver technical reports and design packages on time and budget.
• Develop client relationships and promote pavement assets.
• Coach and mentor team members in technical careers.
• Ensure safety, welfare, quality and environmental requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Certified Pavement Engineer

Job description

Let's make great design possible. "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.

Overview Let's make great design possible. "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." Join us at an exciting point in our journey as we launch our new Intelligent Transport and Infrastructure practice. We have brought together a team of 180 consultants and engineers with deep expertise across asset management, intelligent mobility, smart technology, and digital and data solutions within the transport environment. This newly formed, externally facing business is designed to align closely with our clients' evolving needs, while creating fresh opportunities for our people to grow, develop, and thrive as part of a collaborative and innovative practice." AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Principal Pavement Engineers to join our growing pavement consultancy team. Our team is involved in a wide range of projects around the world, designing highways, airports, ports and industrial pavements, and in a variety of research projects developing new materials and technologies to improve design life and sustainability. Our clients include National Highways, Transport Scotland, Welsh Government, local authorities and airport/port operators across the UK.

Your role

• You will be working with the team on all kinds of challenging design and research projects that are creating safer, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
• The primary focus of the role will be the technical delivery of a range of pavement engineering design and research related projects.
• The role will require the successful applicant to lead projects, therefore proven skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently will be required.
• Technical delivery of a variety of consultancy projects and work packages in the field of pavement engineering.
• Preparation and review of technical reports and project design packages.
• Ensuring project deliverables are prepared on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Enhancing client and industry relationships with both number of public and private stakeholders.
• Promote pavement and asset management within AtkinsRéalis.
• Developing the talent within the team through coaching and mentoring and supporting their technical career development aspirations.
• Complying with and championing company processes and policies, and ensuring adherence to safety, welfare, quality, and environmental requirements.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• Certified Pavement Engineer (preferable).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of pavement design principles (Flexible, Rigid and Composite Pavements).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of earthworks and pavement materials (Concrete, Asphalt and Hydraulically Bound Materials).
• Experience in the use of UK and/or international standards for the design of pavements for highway, airfield, port, and other applications.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and practices for new construction and maintenance works, including recycling.
• Experience in specification, execution, analysis, and interpretation of a comprehensive range of geotechnical and pavement investigation and evaluation techniques.
• Experience in managing and delivering projects and meeting client expectations.
• Ability to work in a client facing environment, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.

Rewards & 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.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.