Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Date: 23 hours ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Shape the Future of our cities, major infrastructure and environment.
Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of utilities & external works engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.
We specialise in all aspects of civil infrastructure engineering and are particularly looking for people with broad experience of utilities and external works to help us in multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support from concept through to construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.
We currently have opportunities in our Bristol office.
Your Purpose
We're 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 Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.
We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security Clearance
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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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.
Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of utilities & external works engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.
We specialise in all aspects of civil infrastructure engineering and are particularly looking for people with broad experience of utilities and external works to help us in multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support from concept through to construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.
We currently have opportunities in our Bristol office.
Your Purpose
- Lead a team to undertake technical design work to relevant design standards and codes and to a high level of quality.
- Provide a practical, multidisciplinary understanding of utilities, external works, and drainage integration within civil infrastructure, with the ability to navigate overlapping engineering domains, manage stakeholder interfaces and ensure proper integration.
- Prepare briefs, scopes of work and input into bid proposals.
- 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.
- Comprehensive Utilities Knowledge - Strong understanding of how gas, power, water and communication networks are design, constructed and operated, with familiarity of UK design standards and industry practice.
- Design & Site Experience - proven hands-on experience in utilities and external works, including multidisciplinary design delivery and coordinating utilities design.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to assess complex utilities scenarios, identify key risks and issues and apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
- Stakeholder and Project Coordination - Skilled in engaging with statutory utility providers and other stakeholders to ensure effective design integration, timely delivery and resolution of conflicts.
- Professional Qualifications - Chartered Engineer in relevant discipline.
We're 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 Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.
We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security Clearance
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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