Drainage/Environmental and SUDS Engineer

AtkinsRéalis is one of the leading names in the field of Surface Water Management (SWM) and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how drainage should become integrated part of green blue infrastructure and masterplanning. By joining our team you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities and developers on major projects. The individual will work closely with technical experts in this field and have the potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). The individual will develop/provide technical expertise, mentoring other staff and liaising with key clients across the field. Ideally we seek to recruit a candidate who has experience in drainage and SuDS. The current Belfast water team includes a range of geographers, GIS specialists, modellers and engineers and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities and developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts & designs for drainage and SuDS for different Clients.
• Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Maintain high levels of awareness of the implementation of changes in legislation.
• Identify business development opportunities.
• Prepare financial and technical proposals for project opportunities.
• Co‑ordination with multidisciplinary teams working on the projects and site team.
• Client and stakeholder interface.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Appropriate experience post‑graduation.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS).
• Knowledge of industry standard drainage network design.
• Competence in the use of AutoCAD and hydraulic modelling – preferably Microdrainage.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and to budget.
• First‑class written and oral communication skills.
• A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable and cost‑effective solutions for our clients.
• Experience of team working on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Competence in the use of Civil3D.
• Sound commercial understanding.
• Team builder, developing the technical excellence of our team.
• Able to develop and motivate others.
• Proven record of developing client relationships.
• Attained or working towards a relevant professional qualification.

Career Benefits

We\’re AtkinsRéalis, 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\’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. We\’re AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.