Engineer -Highways

Highways Engineer

Atkins’ UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams, into a single business of 3,000 talented engineering professionals transport planners and consultants. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes Atkins the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.
Want to be part of one of the largest transportation consultancies in the UK?  We are running a very successful, growing Strategic Partner Highways Design & Engineering services framework, delivering to Hampshire County Council and working closely with the client, based in Winchester.
The contract covers a wide range of services and brings together colleagues from across the organisation, both in the UK and from our Global Design Centre.  You would be responsible for general highway scheme design and oversight of the maintenance work to ensure both workstreams continue to flourish.
You would be based in Winchester, but with some travel to other Atkins locations within the region to ensure you can deliver value for our Client.
Key responsibilities
•Be an excellent communicator with confidence to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
•Use your excellent analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgement to appraise and recommend options.
•Assisting with the resolution of engineering problems.
•Undertake designs, production of and review design documentation including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports and specifications.
•Stay abreast of industry developments and changes in standards.
Key requirements
•BEng, MEng or MSc in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
•Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body.
•A good track record in civil engineering design, including highways and drainage.
•Ensuring tasks are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
•Good knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of civil engineering and highway related projects.
Connecting countries, cities and communities, our Transportation team works on some of the most challenging projects of our time. Helping people to travel reliably and more efficiently, we transform rail and highway infrastructure. So, get on board and play a big part in our success.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Flexible Working:
We support flexible working and equal opportunities as we believe that diverse teams provide the best mix of interpersonal and technical skills needed to exceed our customers’ expectations.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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