Lead Engineer - Highways

Atkins is one of the world’s leading engineering design consultancies. We have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, we are committed to planning, enabling and designing excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combines   innovation, imagination and best practices.

Transportation division of Atkins in India supports Atkins’ various overseas operations, including those located in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Hong Kong.  The team comprises Transport Planners, Bridge Engineers, Highways Engineers, CAD Technicians, Drainage Engineers and Virtual Reality specialists

Responsibilities:

• As a senior member of the Highways team you will be responsible for:
• Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and technicians with minimal external guidance.
• Review all deliverables ensuring all work is checked and authorised by appropriately qualified staff before it is issued to internal clients.
• Prepare and advise on production of technical briefs, ensuring that work scope is clearly understood to meet internal clients’ expectations.
• Ensure briefs are clearly understood before project work commences and that there is regular communication between technical staff, project managers and internal clients.
• Work with project managers to ensure delivery of work to the required standard, programme and budget.
• Develop technical capabilities of the team by taking a lead role in providing and making arrangements for training, mentoring and professional development.
• Take responsibility for ensuring effective production of deliverables, writing effective sections of technical reports to appropriate standards
• Maintain and develop business and professional relationships with the UK and other geographical areas.
• Understand commercial aspects of business and stakeholders.
• Application of Atkins Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) standards and Business Management System (BMS).
• Working with project managers, Delivery Head, UK Interface Manager and internal clients to ensure lessons are learned and communicated into the design teams during the course of each project.
• Actively contribute to technical promotion e.g. internal case studies, papers etc.
• Taking an active role in our client’s community, through its national and international forum to share best practice and pursue joint initiatives.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15 years’ Highway design  experience, of which at least 5 years overseas experience.
• Experience of supervising and technical leadership of teams for major highway projects at feasibility and detailed design stages.
• Extensive working experience of DMRB, AASHTO and other international standards.
• Experience in dealing with various UK and international stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of MX and/or Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, seniors, team members and clients.
• A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to fully understand, explain, present and solve complex technical problems for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Competency in writing technical reports and making presentations
• Ability to bring the best performance out of others.

Desirable Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Highway Engineering or similar.
• Experience of working overseas or on international projects.
• Affiliation with professional bodies or professional accreditation.
• Working knowledge of pavement design
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Micro station.
• Knowledge of AASHTO.
• Experience of working on construction sites.

• Knowledge in French would be an advantage.