Senior/Principal Hydraulic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee rewards

Training and professional development

Flexible holiday allowances

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead technical delivery for innovative projects in the Water market. Based in Epsom, this role requires coordinating a team to manage hydraulic designs while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, experience in managing design teams, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working culture with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating design delivery teams.
• Practical knowledge of water/wastewater treatment works design.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage hydraulic design work on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Review technical deliverables like design reports and calculations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Hydraulic design knowledge

Communication skills

Team management

Problem-solving

Analytical software proficiency

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Process Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

HADES

VARISIM

WANDA

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you a Hydraulic 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 an energetic and experienced Principal Hydraulic Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&A) Practice. You'll be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, as well as other regional water authorities.

As a key member of our 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 are 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. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world‑class talent thrives without boundaries.

We offer hybrid working: 3 days per week office/site based. This position is based in our London, Epsom, Peterborough, or Cambridge offices.

Your Role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team of hydraulic 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 pipeline transmission and distribution systems, and water treatment works.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, hydraulic calculations, hydraulic profile drawings, and surge models.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for hydraulic 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 to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the hydraulics team capabilities within the local region. Work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals. Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

About You

• A degree in Civil, Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a hydraulic engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in hydraulic design of water / wastewater treatment works, transmission and distribution pipelines, sewage rising mains, and surge analysis.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices such as WIMES, United Utilities S07, and HR Wallingford hydraulic reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as HADES, VARISIM, WANDA.
• Experience in Water market is essential.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employee rewards.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working culture.
• Flexible holiday allowances.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If 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 reference details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.