Senior Drainage & SUDS Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Drainage Engineer to contribute to national SWM and SUDS projects in the UK. You will produce drainage design packages and support multi-disciplinary schemes, aligning with CDM and safety standards.

The role offers opportunities to mentor graduates, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and develop digital processes for enhanced engineering design. Chartered status and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with ICE or CIWEM.
• Experience in drainage design including SUDS.
• Competence in AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Curiosity for innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Producing drainage infrastructure design packages.
• Assisting drainage engineers on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Complying with CDM Regulations and safety requirements.
• Managing projects to deliver on time and budget.
• Delivering technical presentations to showcase SUDS expertise.
• Preparing financial and technical proposals.
• Supervising and developing junior team members.
• Co-ordination with other disciplines and site team.

Skills

Chartered status (ICE/CIWEM)

Drainage design experience

AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling

CDM Regulations knowledge

Project coordination & delivery

Communication skills

Sustainable drainage approaches

Education

Chartered engineer (ICE/CIWEM)

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modelling (Microdrainage/Civils 3D)

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the leading names in the field of Surface Water Management (SWM) and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how drainage should become integrated part of green blue infrastructure and masterplanning. By joining our drainage national team you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities and developers on major projects and be part of a team that develops cutting edge digital services to its clients. This is an exciting time to join the business as we merge more traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of digital processes to enhance the engineering design process. You will work closely with a technical expert(s) in this field and have a potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS), providing technical expertise, mentoring our graduate engineers and liaising with key clients across the field.

Your role

• Producing drainage infrastructure design packages.
• Assisting drainage engineers in developing drainage design solutions on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Compliance with the CDM Regulations and safety and environmental requirements.
• Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects to time and to budget.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to market AtkinsRéalis' SUDS expertise to wide variety of clients.
• Prepare financial and technical proposals for project opportunities.
• Supervision, management and technical development of junior members of the team.
• Co-ordination with other disciplines working on the projects and site team.

About You

We are looking for an engineer who has experience in drainage and SuDS, and has a keen interest in planning, ecology, landscape architecture, environmental economics and management, digital tool, making nicer places to live and generally looking after our planet. We do not expect you to be an expert in all these things but an interest in all or some is a pre requisite. If you are an engineer who wants to develop your all-round skills and help find solutions for the management of water in the 21st century then a career in Drainage and Stormwater Management at AtkinsRéalis could be the place for you.

Essential Criteria

• Attained a chartered status (ICE or CIWEM).
• Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).
• Competence in the use of AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling – preferably Microdrainage and/or Civils 3D.
• Working knowledge of the CDM Regulations.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and to budget.
• First class written and oral communication skills.
• A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions for our clients.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working on a Design & Build environment.
• Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Sound commercial understanding.
• Able to develop and motivate others.
• Proven record of developing client relationships.
• Awareness of BIM and digital design processes.

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.

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