Senior Pavement Engineer

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Competitive salary

Flexible holidays

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Pavement Engineer to join our expanding pavement consultancy. You will lead technical delivery on design and research projects across highways, airports and ports, shaping durable solutions for our clients.

The role requires deep knowledge of pavement design (flexible, rigid, composite), geotechnical methods, and experience with UK standards. You will mentor colleagues and drive client relationships while contributing to business growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar discipline.
• Certified Pavement Engineer (preferable).
• Strong knowledge of pavement design principles (Flexible, Rigid, Composite).
• Experience with UK/intl pavement standards.
• Experience in geotechnical and pavement investigation techniques.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver projects.
• Excellent client-facing communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of pavement engineering design and research projects.
• Manage and mentor project teams to deliver on time and budget.
• Prepare and review technical reports and design packages.
• Maintain high quality standards and ensure safety, welfare and environmental compliance.
• Develop client relationships and promote pavement asset management.
• Support team development and career progression.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

Pavement design knowledge

Geotechnical methods

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Certified Pavement Engineer

Job description

Job Description Overview

Let's make great design possible. "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' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us."

"Join us at an exciting point in our journey as we launch our new Intelligent Transport and Infrastructure practice. We have brought together a team of 180 consultants and engineers with deep expertise across asset management, intelligent mobility, smart technology, and digital and data solutions within the transport environment. This newly formed, externally facing business is designed to align closely with our clients' evolving needs, while creating fresh opportunities for our people to grow, develop, and thrive as part of a collaborative and innovative practice."

"AtkinsRéalis are looking for a Senior Pavement Engineers to join our growing pavement consultancy team. Our team is involved in a wide range of projects around the world, designing highways, airports, ports and industrial pavements, and in a variety of research projects developing new materials and technologies to improve design life and sustainability. Our clients include National Highways, Transport Scotland, Welsh Government, local authorities and airport/port operators across the UK."

Your role

• You will be working with the team on all kinds of challenging design and research projects that are creating safer, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for our clients.
• The primary focus of the role will be the technical delivery of a range of pavement engineering design and research related projects.
• The role will require the successful applicant to lead projects, therefore proven skills, and the ability to work as part of a team as well as independently will be required.
• Technical delivery of a variety of consultancy projects and work packages in the field of pavement engineering.
• Preparation and review of technical reports and project design packages.
• Ensuring project deliverables are prepared on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Enhancing client and industry relationships with both number of public and private stakeholders.
• Promote pavement and asset management within AtkinsRéalis.
• Developing the talent within the team through coaching and mentoring and supporting their technical career development aspirations.
• Complying with and championing company processes and policies, and ensuring adherence to safety, welfare, quality, and environmental requirements.

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or similar disciplines.
• Certified Pavement Engineer (preferable).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of pavement design principles (Flexible, Rigid and Composite Pavements).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of earthworks and pavement materials (Concrete, Asphalt and Hydraulically Bound Materials).
• Experience in the use of UK and/or international standards for the design of pavements for highway, airfield, port, and other applications.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and practices for new construction and maintenance works, including recycling.
• Experience in specification, execution, analysis, and interpretation of a comprehensive range of geotechnical and pavement investigation and evaluation techniques.
• Experience in managing and delivering projects and meeting client expectations.
• Ability to work in a client facing environment, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.

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.

Rewards and benefits – Careers at AtkinsRéalis

Security clearance

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.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and technology. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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