Principal River Engineer

Job Description Overview Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a River Engineer Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovativeJoin and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal River Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of . 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're 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, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn't a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Epsom or Peterborough offices. Your roleThe role will offer achallengingand rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilstprovidinggood opportunities for career development.As a PrincipalRiverEngineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities: Coordinate or manage a team of engineersand scientistsfor 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 asflooddefences, culverts and hydraulic structures. Responsiblefor producingandreviewing technicaldeliverables such asdesign reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope. Provide technical input into project design deliverablesforriver engineering and flooddefenceaspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones andprogrammes. Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other relatedAtkinsRéalisteams. Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow theRiverEngineering capabilities within the local team. Work independently with minimal technical guidance.Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems whereappropriateand 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 deliverintegrated design solutions. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review ofownwork as well as others. About you A degree inCivilEngineering or equivalent. Charteredor IncorporatedCivilEngineer. Proven experience incoordinating or managingaengineering designdelivery teamfor adesignconsultancyincludingwithin a multi-disciplinary environment. Takesbroadperspective toidentifyinnovative solutions to design problems. Requiresstrongknowledge and practical experience indesignsuch as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility and constructionlogistics. Proficiencyin deliveringboth traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies. Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices. Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance. Experience intheWatermarket isessentialand experience in wider markets such asAviation,Defence, Highways or Energyis desirable. Demonstratesstrong communicationskills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively withindiverse multi-disciplinaryteams. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork andsharedsuccess across projects. Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.Please submit your CV along with a cover letter letting us know your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role. Reward & benefitsExplore 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 AtkinsRéalisWe're , 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. 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.