Senior Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Manchester is seeking Senior Civil Engineers to lead and deliver landmark land development projects across utilities, drainage, and earthworks. You'll manage design teams, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts to meet programme milestones.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office/site) across Manchester and other northern offices, with opportunities to contribute to major UK infrastructure and international projects, while upholding CDM and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer status or in final stages toward chartered status.
• Experience coordinating a civil design delivery team within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge of external works such as drainage, utilities, pavements and earthworks.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and current design codes.
• Ability to work independently at Senior Civil Engineer level.
• Proficient with analytical tools such as Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage and Civil3D.
• Energy or Defence market experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and technical briefing skills.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset focused on client outcomes.
• Full driving license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a team of civil engineers for complex project delivery.
• Produce, check and review design reports, drawings and calculations.
• Provide technical input into external works design deliverables and manage budgets.
• Collaborate with clients and other AtkinsRéalis teams.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Work independently with minimal guidance and solve technical problems.
• Support bids and proposals with technical input.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with UK and overseas teams for integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to QA standards and review processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered/ Incorporated Engineer

Tools

Causeway Flow

InfoDrainage

Civil3D

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you a Civil Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place?

Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects?

Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for several motivated and energetic Senior Civil Engineers to join our Land Development team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis in the Manchester Office and other northern UK offices. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to a wide variety of Land Development clients – projects like Sizewell C, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, Net Zero and Renewable Energy Projects, Homes England, Revantage UK & MADE Partnership among others.

This role would suit existing experienced Senior Civil Engineers through to Chartered / Incorporated Engineers looking to step into a Senior Civil Engineer position. As a key member of our growing team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side and construction‑phase support.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and collaboratively together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world‑class talent thrives without boundaries. We collaborate and value the different perspectives our people bring recognising everyone's contributions equally.

We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. These positions are based in our Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, or Newcastle offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for your career development. Ideally the successful candidate(s) would meet the responsibilities, skills and attributes identified below, however we will be pleased to consider candidate(s) that meet most of the criteria with demonstrable technical skills and capabilities.

Technical Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a team of civil engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels in areas such as utilities, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces, access and accessibility, earthworks and construction logistics.
• Responsible for producing, checking and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, specifications, drawings, calculations etc
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for external works aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
• Provide mentorship and help to develop the capabilities and skills of other less experienced colleagues.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance whilst drawing on the technical network within AtkinsRéalis for more challenging technical problems. Exercise personal judgement to solve technical problems where appropriate and provide guidance to more junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Safety Legislation and AtkinsRéalis Company Safety Procedures.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams in the UK and other teams based overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards and procedures for deliverables, including check and review of your own work as well as other's work.

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer, or actively in the final stages of working towards chartered professional accreditation.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a civil engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy included within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Can demonstrate strong technical knowledge and practical experience in external works such as drainage, utilities, pavements, and earthworks.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM regulations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance at Senior Civil Engineer level.
• Preferably proficient in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage and Civil3D.
• Experience in the Energy or Defence markets is beneficial but not required.
• Produces safe designs and promotes the safety and welfare of others.
• Demonstrates strong communication and technical briefing skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive and highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach ensuring successful teamwork to enable excellent client outcomes on all projects.
• Full Driving License is desirable

Your Circumstances

Returning to work after a career break? Please apply.

Meet some but not all of the criteria? Please apply, we'd still love to hear from you!

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

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 of 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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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