About the role

Principal Design Manager for Rivers & Coastal Engineering at AtkinsRéalis. Responsible for leading design delivery on complex multi-disciplinary projects in the Water market.

Responsibilities

Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as coastal infrastructure, flood defences, culverts and hydraulic structures.
Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
Provide technical input into project design deliverables for coastal infrastructure, river engineering and flood defence aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the River and Coastal Engineering capabilities within the local team.
Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
Provide technical support for bid proposals.
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
Proven experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
Requires knowledge and practical experience of coastal infrastructure, flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.
Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
Experience in the Water market is essential and experience in wider markets such as Aviation, Defence, Highways or Energy is desirable.
Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
Sound commercial, contractual and programme experience.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.