Senior Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis is looking for Senior Civil Engineers to join the Infrastructure Engineering Practice, to be based principally in our Design and Advanced Technology (D&AT) team in our Birmingham office but with opportunities to work at our own and our Client locations elsewhere in the UK and overseas.

Our people are focused on our routes to market and driven to deliver for our clients, improve efficiencies, develop and exploit cutting edge technology, deliver safe and sustainable solutions, and develop our leaders of tomorrow. Working collaboratively, we pride ourselves on the safe delivery of technically excellent engineering solutions in the built environment, with the end users in mind, to both external and internal clients.

The Practice has an extensive portfolio of an interesting variety of residential, regeneration and commercial development projects together with support to projects in the Water and Highways sectors. This appointment will help strengthen our offering both to internal and external Clients by adding to the experience and capabilities of our existing teams and also provide an opportunity to broaden your technical development.

As a Senior Civil Engineer you will lead on the delivery of development infrastructure for land development projects – including drainage, roads and earthworks. You will have strong technical and project management skills and the confidence to oversee ventures for a range private and public sector clients.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for :

• The production of infrastructure design packages.
• Client contact for technical and design matters.
• Maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Technical management of junior project staff.
• Provide support in bid preparation and the work winning process.
• Providing support and integration to other AtkinsRéalis design teams.
• Undertake design reviews and checking.

Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CEng, IEng, MICE or equivalent or nearing Professional Qualification status.

Essential Criteria:

• Substantial experience in the conceptual and detailed design of development infrastructure – earthworks, roads and drainage.
• Experience in the use of design software (Autodesk Civil 3D, Microdrainage).
• Experience of residential, commercial and land development.
• Conversant with DMRB and Sewers for Adoption.
• Experience of delivering S.38, S.104 and S.278 technical packages.
• Experience in writing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments.
• Experience in developing SuDS and Drainage Strategies.
• Good understanding of design procedures, Risk Assessments, change control, checking and review.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in providing broad technical support to the Masterplanning process.
• Ability to develop and agree scope of services.
• Site experience in delivery and oversight of construction schemes.
• Familiarity working in a BIM and digitally progressive environment.
• Experience of the requisition process and pumping station design.
• Experience in ground modelling and re-profiling.
• Experience in achieving successful outcomes with the relevant regulatory organisations.

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

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.

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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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