Senior​/Principal Hydraulic Engineer

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Hydraulic 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?

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

Réalis. You'll be part of a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, and 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 domestically and internationally. We are committed to providing industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side and construction‑phase support.

The role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills while providing opportunities for career development.

• Coordinate or manage a team of hydraulic 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 pipeline transmission and distribution systems, and water treatment works.
• Produce and review technical deliverables such as design reports, hydraulic calculations, hydraulic profile drawings, and surge models.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for hydraulic 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 Atkins
  
  Réalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help grow the hydraulics team capabilities within the local region. 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 checking and reviewing own work as well as others.

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil, Mechanical or Process Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a hydraulic engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in hydraulic design of water/wastewater treatment works, transmission and distribution pipelines, sewage rising mains, and surge analysis.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards, and industry best practices such as WIMES, United Utilities S07, HR Wallingford hydraulic reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiency with analytical software such as HADES, VARISIM, WANDA.
• Experience in Water market is essential.
• Strong communication skills, able to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success.

Competitive salaries, employee rewards and a broad range of benefits that can be tailored to suit individual health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. Hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowance to balance work and personal life.

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