Principal River Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal River Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects in river engineering and flood defence. This role offers the chance to work on transformative programmes that impact critical UK infrastructure, all while enjoying a flexible working environment that values diversity and inclusion. Collaborate with talented professionals, manage exciting projects, and contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real difference. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to shape the future of our cities and environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Options to buy or sell leave

Access to training portfolio

Support for corporate membership

Qualifications

• Expertise in river engineering and flood defence solutions.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Manage time and budgets for key project milestones.
• Prepare briefs and input into bid proposals.

Skills

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of flood walls and embankments

Familiarity with UK design standards

Proficiency in environmentally focused solutions

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent

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.

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.
• 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 there are many well-qualified people who are looking to further their career but 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 of 25 days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell some of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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

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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 for 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 abilities.

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