Principal River Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal River Engineer to lead vital projects in river engineering and flood defense. This role offers the opportunity to work on transformative programs for critical UK infrastructure, ensuring high-quality design and effective project management. The company values a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing flexible working arrangements that cater to individual needs. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive training portfolio, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

25 Tage Urlaub plus Feiertage

Möglichkeiten zum Kauf oder Verkauf von Urlaub

Umfassendes Schulungsportfolio

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Leitung von Designprojekten und multidisziplinärem Design.
• Kenntnisse in aktuellen UK-Designstandards und -praktiken.

Responsibilities

• Leitung eines Teams zur Durchführung technischer Entwurfsarbeiten.
• Vorbereitung von Briefings und Angeboten für Projekte.

Skills

Führung von Designprojekten

Kenntnisse in Hochwasserschutz

Chartered Civil Engineer oder gleichwertig

Multidisziplinäres Design

Umweltfreundliche Lösungen

Education

Chartered Civil 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.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal River Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of river engineering and flood defence 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 river engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading river engineering and flood defence 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 Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Birmingham, and Manchester 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 Civil Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge in design such as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance, and working practices.
• Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognises that many well-qualified people are looking to further their careers but cannot commit to full-time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested in discussing how we can accommodate individual requirements. We understand the importance of a diverse and flexible workforce, where work-life balance is valued. Therefore, AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working options—no fixed 9 to 5, no requirement for a 5-day week, full-time contracts are not mandatory, and working from the office is flexible.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly benchmarked against other consultants, along with a default 25 days of leave each year plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please refer to our website for full details of our benefits package.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a comprehensive training portfolio and development activities designed to maximize their abilities and talents. We also support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, and offers of employment depend on obtaining the relevant clearance. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include current or past security clearances in your application or CV.

We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where everyone can thrive and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from various backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular

We believe that world-class talent is enriched by diversity in characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives, and we are committed to inclusive hiring practices.