Principal River Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal River Engineer, where your expertise will shape the future of river engineering and flood defense for critical infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary design teams and work on iconic projects both in the UK and internationally. With a strong commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements, you will thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference and delivering innovative solutions, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Options to buy or sell leave

Qualifications

• Lead a team in technical design work ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Prepare briefs and contribute to bid proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver integrated design solutions.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Design Delivery

Flood Engineering

Environmental Solutions

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Professional Membership

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 sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, and Cities & Development. We provide industry-leading river engineering and flood defence solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through 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 Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Birmingham, and Manchester offices.

Your Purpose:

1. Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outputs.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
4. Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design processes.

What you can bring:

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design projects.
• Strong knowledge of flood walls, embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with UK design standards, guidance, and practices.
• Ability to deliver both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.

What we offer:

At AtkinsRéalis, we support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs, recognizing the importance of work-life balance. Our flexible policies mean no fixed hours, no requirement for full-time contracts, and flexibility regarding office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against industry standards, with a default of 25 days leave plus bank holidays, and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please visit our website for full benefits details.

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Training:

We are committed to professional development, providing access to a broad training portfolio and support for achieving relevant professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, contingent upon successful vetting by UKSV, including proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not mention or include any current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion through family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and employee networks, valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular