Principal Dams and Reservoirs Engineer in Epsom

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Dams and Reservoirs Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects? Join Atkins Réalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Dams and Reservoirs Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of Atkins Réalis. You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, as well as other regional water authorities. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.

We’re committed to providing industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client‑side and construction‑phase support.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development. As a Principal Dams and Reservoir Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary reservoir and hydraulic structures projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
• 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 reservoir and hydraulic structures 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 Atkins Réalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Dams, Reservoirs and Hydraulic Structures Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• 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.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

About you

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
• Panel Engineer (or working towards becoming a Panel Engineer).
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in design of earth / concrete dams, flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics.
• 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.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Meet some but not all of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter letting us know your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role.

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

Additional information

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 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 ability.