Overview
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future. We are proud of the great work we do across our wide variety of projects, thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. When you join us, you’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.
We’re passionate about what we do and don’t take ourselves too seriously. With flexible and remote working policies, we help you get the most out of life. As a Senior or Associate Principal Engineer in our Bridges and Civils team within our Transportation business, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, including Midlands Rail Hub, East West Rail, Lower Thames Crossing and a variety of National Highways schemes, as well as non‑transportation civil engineering and structures projects such as the Water Market or Nuclear schemes, and local authority projects in the Midlands.
Role
- Develop high‑quality civil and structural designs for new constructions, renewals, maintenance and assessments, with an emphasis on bridge design and railway civil engineering.
- Collaborate with national and international design teams, using expertise and leadership to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment.
- Manage the production and review of high‑quality design documentation, including sketches, drawings, calculations, reports and specifications.
- Independently carry out technical work and provide guidance to junior staff.
- Lead teams in the design, assessment and maintenance of structural or railway civil engineering projects, and provide structure‑related input on multidisciplinary projects.
- Develop and agree scopes and manage the internal technical supply chain, including budgets, programme and quality of deliverables.
- Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and use engineering judgement to appraise options and recommend the most suitable one.
- Lead bids and tenders, win work and develop client relationships.
About You
- Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
- Professional qualification (CEng/IEng) and membership of the ICE or IStructE.
- Experience working with key clients such as Network Rail, National Highways or local authorities as well as major contractors and developers.
- Good understanding of relevant design standards (Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards).
- Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance, assessment or railway civil engineering and stations projects.
- Experience with structural analysis software packages such as LUSAS, MIDAS and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design; also interested in ABAQUS, ANSYS or NASTRAN.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across disciplines.
- Good project management skills, commercial awareness, financial control and ability to deliver across contract types, including managing stakeholders such as specialist suppliers, independent checkers and local authorities.
- Knowledge of AI or programming skills appreciated.
Rewards & Benefits
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 opportunities for training and professional development, and combine our hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners, clients and global team, we can change the world and 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 necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer.
- We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels 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.
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