Assistant Engineer

Atkins is the largest engineering and design consultancy in the UK, the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in Europe and one of the largest design firms in the world. 
Our Water Operations team is one of the largest in the UK. Our clients include high-profile utility companies, local authorities and independent businesses. 
Due to expanding workload in the United Kingdom, USA and the Middle East, we have an excellent career development opportunity for an enthusiastic civil engineer to join our Civil and Structural team in our Global Design Centre in Bengaluru, India.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

Qualifications

Degree qualification within Civil Engineering and Masters degree in Environmental Engineering

Essential Criteria

• 2 to 6 years of experience in the Water & Wastewater Industry.
• Experience of working in the water Industry; particularly water supply pipelines,  drainage network, reservoirs and pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment works process units (One area is essential, 2 or more preferred). UK experience is preferred
• Experience of detailed design drawings and calculations
• Familiarity with IS/BS Codes of Practice

• Ability to contribute to the project management of detailed design of projects
• Ability to apply, promote/improve quality systems
• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel proficient. Basic knowledge on drafting software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit

Desirable Criteria

• International experience
• Chartered Engineer or working towards Charterdship

Responsibilities

Reporting to the C & S Team Leader, key responsibilities will be:

Management

· Ensure compliance with UK Health & Safety requirements and CDM Regulations and incorporate design for safety

· Ensure compliance with Atkins Quality Management Procedures

· Deliver projects on time and to quality and budget

· Mentoring of Graduate/Assistant Engineers

Technical

· Originator of calculations to International codes of practice

The Individual

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients & colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to learn new skills
• Awareness of limits of competence and when to seek assistance
• Strong attention to detail and ability to make correct judgements
• Willingness to travel to various locations in India and abroad for short term assignments and training

Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.