Senior/Principal Hydraulic Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Manchester seeks a Senior/Principal Hydraulic Engineer to work on critical UK infrastructure projects. In this role, you will collaborate on technical designs and ensure adherence to quality standards while managing project budgets and milestones. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Civil Engineer with substantial experience in hydraulic design, knowledgeable in UK standards, and proficient in industry-standard software. Competitive salary and hybrid work opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading design delivery across different disciplines.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Recognized profile within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team for technical design work to high standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bids.
• Manage time and budgets to align with project milestones.
• Work with UK and overseas teams for integrated design solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards.

Skills

Hydraulic design of water/wastewater treatment plant design

Pipeline design

Surge analysis

Industry-standard software (HADES, VARISIM, WANDA)

Multidisciplinary design delivery

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

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' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior/ Principal Hydraulic Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of fluid mechanics on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of fluid mechanics, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Defence, Energy, Aviation, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry‑leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester office.

Your role

• Collaborate with team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

About you

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound Knowledge and experience of hydraulic design of water / wastewater treatment plant design, pipeline design, surge analysis, and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Experience of Design & Build.
• Expert in using industry standard software such as HADES, VARISIM, WANDA.
• Recognised industry profile.

Reward & 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.

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.

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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