Drainage/Environmental and SUDS Engineer

Drainage/Environmental and SUDS Engineer; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Belfast is seeking a Drainage/SuDS Engineer to develop drainage concepts and manage projects for water company, local authority and developer clients. You will work with geographers, GIS specialists, modellers and engineers to deliver high‑quality schemes on time and to budget.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, interface with clients, and stay ahead of changing drainage legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject and post-graduate experience.
• Experience in drainage design including SUDS is desirable.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling tools is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to lead teams.
• Interest in planning, ecology, landscape, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts & designs for drainage and SuDS for various clients.
• Manage projects and design schedules to meet time and budget targets.
• Monitor changes in drainage legislation and ensure compliance.
• Identify business development opportunities and prepare proposals.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and site staff.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to deliver value.

Skills

Drainage design

SUDS

Client liaison

Project management

Stakeholder interface

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Professional qualification (towards)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microdrainage

Civil3D

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments.

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 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. The individual will work closely with technical experts in this field and have the potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). The individual will develop/provide technical expertise, mentoring other staff and liaising with key clients across the field. Ideally we seek to recruit a candidate who has experience in drainage and SuDS There person should also have an interest in planning, ecology, landscape architecture, environmental economics and management.

The current Belfast water team includes a range of geographers, GIS specialists, modellers and engineers and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities and developers.

Your role

• Develop concepts & designs for drainage and SuDS to different Clients.
• Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects to time and to budget.
• Maintain high levels of awareness of the implementation of changes in legislation.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Prepare financial and technical proposals for project opportunities.
• Co-ordination with multidisciplinary teams working on the projects and site team.
• Client and stakeholder interface.

About you

Requirements

• Degree in relevant subject.
• Appropriate experience post graduation.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).
• Knowledge of industry standard drainage networks design.
• Competence in the use of AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling – preferably Microdrainage.
• 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.
• Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Competence in the use of Civil3D.
• Sound commercial understanding.
• Team builder, developing the technical excellence of our team.
• Able to develop and motivate others.
• Proven record of developing client relationships.
• Attained or working towards relevant professional qualification.

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.

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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.

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.