Senior Drainage Design Lead – BIM & SuDS Expert

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Competitive salaries

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Drainage Design Specialist to join our national teams, delivering drainage infrastructure designs across highway, rail, private developer, and water sectors in the UK. You will lead design from concept to construction and mentor graduates and technicians.

The role emphasizes BIM integration, technical assurance, stakeholder relationships, and bid support. You will manage tasks to programme and budget, develop digital drainage solutions, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of technical achievement in drainage design.
• Experience leading design teams and ensuring quality assurance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage designs from concept to detailed design and construction.
• Promote development of digital drainage solutions within BIM environments.
• Provide technical assurance of drainage designs and calculations.
• Manage tasks to programme and budget while supporting bids.
• Mentor graduates and technicians and develop local drainage capability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client management

Project management

BIM integration

Communication

Tools

BIM

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Drainage Design Specialist to join our national teams, delivering drainage infrastructure designs across highway, rail, private developer, and water sectors in the UK. You will lead design from concept to construction and mentor graduates and technicians.

The role emphasizes BIM integration, technical assurance, stakeholder relationships, and bid support. You will manage tasks to programme and budget, develop digital drainage solutions, and contribute to