Overview
Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis. At AtkinsRéalis, we’re not just designing infrastructure – we’re engineering a better future. As part of our Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you’ll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.
Your role
- Contribute to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, including preparing or managing the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and recognized industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills while supporting our wider business across Cities & Development and Transportation markets.
- Shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional redline boundaries, with a focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting our communities.
- Leverage digital tools and data to disrupt the status quo, driving innovation and efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.
About You
- A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Working toward Chartership with ICE or CIWEM, aiming to achieve this within the next two years.
- Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
- Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
- Experience designing within appropriate digital analysis packages following local and national guidance (e.g., MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, Civil 3D, MapInfo).
- An understanding of the UK water industry, environment and sustainability, and a desire to apply your skills to the challenges the environment faces.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. 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.
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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 during your interview. The vetting process is delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for five years or longer. If applying to this role please do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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