Overview

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Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Chief Dams and Reservoirs Engineer. You’ll play a vital role in every aspect of dams and reservoir 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 dams and reservoir engineering, within multiple challenging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Energy and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities nationally in our Epsom, London, Peterborough, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Swansea and Glasgow offices.

Your Purpose

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Defining 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.
• Setting quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage dams and reservoirs engineering capability within the practice.

What You Can Bring

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Currently are or close to being an All Reservoir Panel Engineer (APRE).
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and/or geotechnical engineering as applied to the management and design of dams and reservoirs and their associated hydraulic structures.
• In-depth knowledge of current UK design standards, guidance and working practices including the Reservoirs Act.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn\'s Top 25 Companies and have been recognised by The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. As work becomes more complex, our employees challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, including through our Engineering Net-Zero programme and community-oriented initiatives. We support a diverse and inclusive culture with family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks.

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 at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To embed inclusion 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 abilities.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology