Civil Engineer

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you a Civil 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 Atkins

Réalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Civil Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&A T) Practice of Atkins

Réalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to a wide variety of Land Development clients – projects like Sizewell C, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, Net Zero and Renewable Energy Projects, Homes England, Revantage UK & MADE Partnership among others.

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 recognize 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 Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.

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

As a Civil Engineer in the D&A T practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Support or lead a small team in the delivery of technical design work on multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels in areas such as utilities, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces, access and all project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with immediate Civil Engineering team, multi‑disciplinary project teams and other related Atkins
  
  Réalis teams on delivery of various size engineering design deliverables and projects.
• Work independently with moderate technical guidance.
• Use technical experience and judgement to solve design problems. Where appropriate and provide informal guidance to junior team members.
• 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 of own work as well as others.
• Accessibility, earthworks and construction logistics.
• Responsible for inputting and/or preparing technical deliverables such as design reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Civil aspects of multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the Civil team lead to recommend input into over.

The ideal candidate would be a well‑rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in delivering technical design work as part of a Civil engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires broad knowledge and practical experience in external works such as drainage, utilities, pavements, and earthworks.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
• Ability to work independently with moderate technical guidance.
• Proficiency in applicable…