We are seeking an experienced design engineer with a passion for and expertise in fish pass design. Do you have the drive, skills and ability to work with us as a Principal/Associate Engineer, heading and shaping the future of AtkinsRéalis? The role will involve working with a respected technical team and working collaboratively to both secure and deliver work across our extensive client portfolio. Our growing Hydraulic Structures Discipline works closely with UK and international clients to develop their extensive portfolio of fish pass projects, successfully planning, designing and enabling works that ensure progressive and sustainable designs are implemented. In particular, our team has been delivering first-class detailed design of significant fish pass solutions for the Environment Agency and Thames Water on our long-term frameworks.
As a recognised practitioner in your field, this role presents the opportunity to deliver and grow our workload in the UK and beyond. You will work as part of our Hydraulic Structures Discipline collaborating with our Sustainable River Management team and supported by the strength-in-depth provided by the wider AtkinsRéalis group. You will deliver successful projects, build on your strong technical capability and have the opportunity to raise your industry profile and develop your career to meet your aspirations.
Our talented, award-winning team come from diverse backgrounds and have wide-ranging experience, which enables us to deliver a broad variety of projects. As a leading member of our team, you will work on this diverse range of opportunities allowing you to share and broaden your skills and knowledge within an agile, digital environment. Joining our team will give you the opportunity to experience new challenges and design for the future. We offer a balanced career which will provide flexibility around your personal life, empowering you to progress and achieve your personal aspirations. Your story starts here.
Requirements:
- Chartered with an established industry profile in fish pass design with the ability to oversee the work of others and achieve right-first-time results.
- Strong technical experience in hydraulic and /or structural design as applied to the management and design of fish passes and their associated hydraulic structures, with knowledge of relevant codes, standards and guidance documents, and an appreciation of current developments.
- Comprehensive understanding of current best practice in fish passage solutions.
- Track record of leading the delivery of successful projects.
- Excellent, client focused, writing skills.
- Ability to identify and employ innovation and leading-edge technologies to meet client needs.
- Willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.
Responsibilities:
- Leading the successful delivery of tasks and projects from inception to handover, meeting quality, time and budget requirements.
- Overseeing design activities for key local clients, maintaining and expanding a portfolio of strong relationships leading to new and repeat business.
- Generating successful proposals that meet client needs and lead to technically and commercially successful work.
- Leading in developing our service lines and technical capability, delivering business development targets.
- Inspiring and mentoring colleagues in developing their technical knowledge and understanding.
The Individual:
- Customer focused and a good level of relationship management skill.
- Strong reputation and high level of technical performance.
- Possessing an agile, winning attitude.
- Able to generate innovative outcomes to challenges and follow them through.
- Self-motivated towards improving personal and team development.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Strong collaborative and network behaviours to interface with other disciplines and external partners.
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.
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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.
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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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