Principal River Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in transformative projects as a Principal River Engineer. You will spearhead river engineering and flood defence solutions while working with diverse teams across sectors like Water and Defence. Enjoy flexible working arrangements in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Training portfolio for personal and professional development

Opportunities to buy or sell leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading design teams.
• Strong background in river engineering and flood defence.
• Proficient in both traditional and environmentally-focused engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work.
• Manage time and budgets to key project milestones.
• Prepare briefs and input into bid proposals.

Skills

Knowledge in design including flood walls

Experience in multidisciplinary design

Familiarity with UK design standards

Delivery of nature-based 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.
• 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?

At Atkins Réalis, we recognise that many well-qualified people seek 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. Our flexible working policies mean no fixed 9-5, no need for a 5-day week, and no requirement to spend all your time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

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

Please refer to our website for the full benefits package.

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Training:

We are committed to developing our people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a broad 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 will depend on obtaining the relevant clearance. The process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include current or previous security clearances in your application or CV.

We are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place to thrive and develop. We offer family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from all 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