Water & Wastewater Civil Engineer Assistant

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Derby seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our wastewater‑led team. You will help deliver surface water and wastewater designs, contribute to feasibility studies, and produce drawings and specifications under supervision.

You will work with a multidisciplinary group to develop practical solutions for CSO reduction, flood risk mitigation, and integrated water management, with emphasis on sustainability and climate resilience.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• A genuine interest for civil, water, and environmental engineering.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• Working towards, or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or CIWEM).

Responsibilities

• Support wastewater and surface water projects; assist with reports, drawings, and specs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to tackle network challenges.
• Contribute to reducing CSO spills and mitigating flood risks.
• Apply data-driven approaches for integrated, sustainable water management.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited in Derby seeks an Assistant Civil Engineer to join our wastewater‑led team. You will help deliver surface water and wastewater designs, contribute to feasibility studies, and produce drawings and specifications under supervision.

You will work with a multidisciplinary group to develop practical solutions for CSO reduction, flood risk mitigation, and integrated water management, with emphasis on sustainability and climate resilience.