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

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology Practice of AtkinsRéalis. 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.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Belfast 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 Principal Civil Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of civil engineers for 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 as utilities, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces, access and accessibility, earthworks and construction logistics.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for external works aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Civil Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and 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 deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.

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 coordinating or managing a civil engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong 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 minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Causeway Flow, Info Drainage and Civil3D.
• Experience in the Energy or Defence markets is beneficial but not required.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively…