Principal River Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Principal River Engineer to lead vital projects in river engineering and flood defence. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure challenges across various sectors, including Water and Energy. You will be at the forefront of delivering integrated design solutions, managing teams, and ensuring high-quality outputs while adhering to UK design standards. The company promotes a flexible work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of our cities and environments.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Access to training and development programs

Qualifications

• Lead a team to ensure high-quality design outputs.
• Manage project time and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge of flood walls and embankments

Familiarity with UK design standards

Proficiency in nature-based engineering 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? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills as a Principal River Engineer. You'll play a vital role in 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 specialize in all aspects of river engineering within sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, and Cities & Development. We provide industry-leading river engineering and flood defence solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry, we'd love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our offices located in Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Birmingham, and Manchester.

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.

What you can bring:

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge in flood walls, embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access, accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with UK design standards, guidance, and practices.
• Proficiency in delivering 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 a work-life balance. Our flexible policies mean no fixed hours, no requirement for a full-time contract, and options to work remotely.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications.

Training:

We provide access to extensive training and development programs, supporting professional growth and achievement of relevant memberships.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and in the Times Top 50 employers for women, we innovate in infrastructure projects that challenge the status quo, aiming to engineer better for people and our planet.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, contingent on obtaining the necessary level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention or include current or past security clearances in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion through policies, flexible working, and employee networks, valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.