Principal River Engineer

AtkinsRealis UK

Bristol, United Kingdom
Not specified; competitive salary mentioned; tailo...
Hybrid
Chartered or incorporated civil engineer degree
Experience coordinating engineering design teams
Knowledge of flood walls, weirs, and culverts
This role offers a challenging opportunity to lead complex river engineering projects for major UK water authorities like Wessex Water and the Environment Agency

Job Summary

  • This role offers a challenging opportunity to lead complex river engineering projects for major UK water authorities like Wessex Water and the Environment Agency.
  • The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers to deliver high-quality designs for flood defences, culverts, and hydraulic structures while mentoring junior staff.
  • AtkinsRéalis provides a hybrid working culture with 3 days office/site based, competitive salaries, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Matching Summary

This role offers a challenging opportunity to lead complex river engineering projects for major UK water authorities like Wessex Water and the Environment Agency.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive salary mentioned; Tailored benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer degree
  • Experience coordinating engineering design teams
  • Knowledge of flood walls, weirs, and culverts
  • Proficiency in nature-based strategies
  • Experience in the UK Water market

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Aviation, Defence, Highways, or Energy markets
  • International project delivery experience
  • Strong communication skills for multi-disciplinary teams
  • Bid proposal technical support experience

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer status
  • Proven experience managing design delivery in a consultancy
  • Practical knowledge of current UK design codes and standards

Work Rights

Proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer may be required for security clearance

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