Senior/Principal Hydraulic Engineer - Open for any Atkins office location in UK
Welcome to Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group
You might know us for the great work we do across our huge variety of projects. It's all thanks to our people's combined diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge that we can continue to make a difference worldwide. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
We want to support your priorities inside and outside of work. So, ask us about our flexible working culture and tell us what would work for you. You won't need to sign up for a 9-to-5, five-day week, full-time contract. Our office spaces can accommodate quieter individual work or team working where you can connect and socialise. And if being based at home suits you better, our IT systems will make your days just as easy and effective. So, if you have family responsibilities or just need to service your car, Atkins will work for you.
We need experienced hydraulic engineers to join our Design & Advanced Technology Practice (D&AT) practice which works for most UK water/wastewater utilities, contractors, and industrial clients across the UK and abroad. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of projects from feasibility, planning, investigation, design and supervision of new assets, to assessment, repair, modification and rehabilitation of existing ones. We enjoy successful partnerships with our clients, other consultants, and contractors from the private and public sector, delivering high profile infrastructure projects. The team undertake hydraulic analysis and design of water/wastewater treatment plants and transfer pipelines for a variety of UK and International Clients. The team also provide specialist hydraulic advice and input into other industry sectors. Our collaborative approach ensures the projects we deliver meet our client’s needs in a sensitive and sustainable way. We embrace new technologies to design innovative outcomes that complement the environment and communities in which they reside; locally, nationally, and globally.
This challenging and rewarding role will enable you to bring your skill and experience to the fore, expand your competencies and contribute to the growth of the practice.
YOUR PURPOSE
- Proficiency in open channel flow and transient analysis
- Lead the hydraulic input in teams delivering schemes on a large range of projects from individual large scale ‘mega-projects’ to multiple projects within frameworks
- Provide technical leadership, acting as a reviewer and subject matter expert for hydraulics and surge analysis both in the UK and Internationally.
- Prepare briefs, scopes of works, and input into bid proposals
- Inspire and support the technical development of staff within the Practice team.
- Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
- Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
- Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.
- Support bids and business development
WHAT YOU CAN BRING
- Chartered Engineer (ICE, CIWEM, IMechE, IChemE)
- Demonstrable proficiency in open channel flow/treatment plant hydraulics or transient analyssi
- An established industry profile in the field of hydraulic engineering
- Ability to identify and employ innovation in hydraulic design
- Strong collaborative and network behaviours to interface with other disciplines and businesses.
- Experience in design delivery, including coordinating with other disciplines in multidisciplinary design
- Experience of working in multi-discipline, geographically diverse, design teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, practical mind.
- Take accountability and responsibility for work carried out by the individual or the team.
- Work well with and form relationships with others, including the client team, other disciplines, and contractors at all levels (junior to senior) inside and outside the business.
- Experience working with and negotiating with key project stakeholders, including regulatory, statutory, and local bodies.
- Produce designs following CDM regulations.
- Experience of carbon accounting tools/CFD/physical model studies
- Digitally proficient and able to contribute to the development of digital tools
- Being different makes a difference – creative thought, qualitative reasoning, atypical problem-solving, pattern spotting, big-picture thinking, ability to multi-task or single-task focus.
WHY WORK FOR ATKINS
Atkins is ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.
Our Design & Advanced Technology Practice innovates on projects of strategic national importance and solves specialist technical challenges using the power of people, data and technology. As an organisation, we're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to our business strategy based on UN Sustainable Development Goals.
We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside Atkins, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Read more about our commitments.
MEETING YOUR NEEDS
When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Find out more.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, let us know ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
MORE ABOUT US
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. With over 18,000 people worldwide, you'll be surrounded by the expertise to help you grow in a diverse and inclusive environment. So you'll have whatever you need to thrive and make a real difference to our world.
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.
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.
Atkins 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.
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.
