Principal Dams & Reservoir Engineer

Overview

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Dams & Reservoir Engineer to join our Design & Advanced Technology practice. The role is based in Glasgow or Manchester and offers hybrid working.

• Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists for technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary reservoir and hydraulic structures projects following relevant national and project‑specific design codes and standards.
• Produce and review technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for reservoir and hydraulic structures and work with project management to manage time and budgets to key milestones.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project or service activities within your immediate team and with other Atkins teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and grow the Dams, Reservoirs and Hydraulic Structures Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance and exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions, adhering to quality assurance standards and reviewing work of others.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer and Panel Engineer or working towards becoming a Panel Engineer.
• Proven experience coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in design of earth/concrete dams, flood walls, embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access, construction logistics and design codes.
• Experience in the Water market is essential.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively with diverse teams.
• Proactive, highly motivated and collaborative mindset.

• Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

Role may require security clearance. Offers of employment are dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.