Do you want to make communities greener and more resilient? Due to a growing workload in the UK and overseas we are seeking a Surface Water Management Specialist to strengthen our existing team of drainage engineers and landscape architects.
You will be part of a team within the Asset Planning and Solutions Practice leading and shaping the dialogue and policy within the UK and internationally in how green blue infrastructure is an integrated part of drainage, development, and master planning.
The role would suit an Engineer or Consultant with experience working with and/or designing SuDS who enjoys taking ownership of projects, delivering schemes and being responsible for guiding and developing more junior team members.
The team is led by nationally and internationally recognised subject matter experts based at our offices across the UK: in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Peterborough, and Warrington offices, and we collaborate across the UK to ensure the right skills are brought to each project. As a result, you will be comfortable communicating with colleagues using tools such as Microsoft Teams. You may also be required to spend some time in client’s offices or on site.
Responsibilities:
- The engineering services we offer to our clients requires us to be able to deliver in an agile and future-facing environment. The following are examples of the type of responsibilities we seek / need you to have, working as part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team.
- Lead and contribute to the delivery of engineering projects (UK and overseas), from inception to handover, to required budget and deadlines.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment across UK and international teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Ensure the quality of project work meets the agreed standards and specifications.
- Be client focused and able to develop good working relationships with clients; understand client needs and help propose best value technical solutions to meet project challenges.
- Liaise with and support other multi-disciplinary teams, Project Managers and Directors across the wider UK home and international markets.
- Act as a mentor to other team members.
- Have a proactive commitment to Health and Safety and good knowledge of CDM requirements.
- Lead and contribute to the application of digital engineering initiatives and innovative advances in water sector solutions.
Detailed role requirements:
Qualifications -
- Educated to degree level (BSc/BEng/MEng, in engineering, geography, water/science related subject or equivalent considered).
- Working towards or Chartered Member of CIWEM or the ICE (CWEM / CEng).
Essential -
- Demonstrable experience within a Surface Water Management / Water Engineering / Design environment.
- Up to date knowledge of current design codes and guidance documents.
- Experience with design software relating to SWM, Civil and Water Engineering.
- Experience of drainage design / SuDS and blue-green infrastructure design.
- Experienced in quality assurance, ensuring services meet the required quality standards.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively in teams to deliver projects.
- Excellent written and verbal skills when communicating with stakeholders including technical and non-technical parties.
Advantageous -
- Previous experience working on UK Water frameworks, Design & Build environment or developer infrastructure projects.
- Experience of planning approvals and assessments, statutory consents, applications for connections / discharge consents.
- Experience using MicroDrainage / Causeway design software.
- Availability to travel occasionally across the UK and overseas.
- Possess a full UK driving licence.
About AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis is one of the largest engineering and design consultancies in the UK, successfully delivering multidisciplinary projects to our clients. We provide design services to a range of clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities and Developers. Our team carry out a range of projects related to Surface Water Management (SWM), wastewater and integrated catchment studies, through feasibility, scoping and catchment drainage studies, using computer modelling and analysis to support operational and environmental recommendations or other interventions, and undertaking design and overseeing the delivery of schemes using new and innovative ways to manage surface water sustainably.
About APS Practice:
The national Asset Planning & Solutions (AP&S) practice within AtkinsRéalis’ Infrastructure division includes a well-established, multidisciplinary, water engineering team with a varied and extensive global portfolio of projects. Our local teams incorporate expert modellers, process, mechanical, electrical and civil engineers who provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving our clients’ problems in creating, managing, building and investing in water and wastewater infrastructure. Applying a networked management approach, and with a focus on staff empowerment, trust and agility, our fast-paced business can match your ambitions.
By drawing on the experience and knowledge of our technical networks, you will be encouraged to enhance your continuing professional development through developing and exploiting ground-breaking technological engineering advances within the water industry. From this class-leading technical foundation, your abilities will be developed to allow you to craft innovative, sustainable solutions and help us and our clients to take advantage of the digital revolution and embed resilience in our delivered solutions. And you will help us let the world know just how good you and we are at this.
What we offer?
AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package.
https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/.
Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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