AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects.

Following an exciting and very successful expansion of our International portfolio, the Infrastructure division is seeking to appoint an Associate Consultant / Engineer – International Stormwater to join our Water Sector focussed team (Location flexible).

The role will sit within the Networks & Drainage Solutions practice of the AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure division. The role would suit a specialist stormwater / drainage expert who enjoys taking ownership of projects, managing teams and mentoring staff to help deliver successful projects and further expand our stormwater drainage capability. The role will require some international travel, working in either an AtkinsRéalis’ overseas office or client’s offices, with the potential for short term secondments. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development and training for the right candidate. If you have a passion for sustainable water engineering and want to understand where a career with AtkinsRéalis might lead to then we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:

The services we offer to our clients require us to be able to deliver in an agile and future-facing environment. The following are therefore examples of the type of responsibilities and requirements we seek / need you to have, working as part of our dynamic multidisciplinary utility consultancy and advisory team.

Lead on project delivery across international project lifecycles: masterplans, strategic and feasibility studies, front-end to concept design and construction support.Lead on work winning through bid management; production of proposals, fees, scope definition, and quality answers in response to client tenders, in accordance with Akins’ bid management system.Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment across teams Worldwide, including the UK, Middle East, India and US, to ensure successful delivery of projects.Lead the efficient delivery of projects to meet programme and budget, complying with AtkinsRéalis’ business management systems.Advise and support design teams in the integration of sustainable stormwater infrastructure design concepts for masterplans and feasibility studies focussing on demand calculations, circular economy principles, alternative water reuse, treatment requirements, sustainable drainage and stormwater network elements.Produce and review conceptual designs, drawings and report writing to support sustainable integrated designs of masterplans and feasibility studies.Lead on the quality and safe design of technical solutions for projects in accordance with relevant design standards and codes, with a drive for shaping projects and masterplans towards a Net Zero Water framework.Champion the application of digital initiatives and innovative advances in water sector solutions.Mentoring and line management responsibilities of team members from graduates to senior staff.

Requirements:

Knowledge of the water environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the water environment faces.Extensive hands-on experience of project and bid delivery and leadership in the stormwater sector Worldwide (UK and Middle East region particularly), and the ability to respect and work well with people from different cultures and backgrounds.Good amount of experience in stormwater management / large scale masterplans and sustainable urban development - overseas experience would be an advantage.Member of a recognised professional body (ICE or CIWEM)A strong technical stormwater background at strategic master planning scale including knowledge of relevant UK and international codes and standards, for water and stormwater infrastructure and / or non-infrastructure assets.Experience of working with hydraulic and hydrological models, including GIS software and application of SuDS principlesExperience of innovation in the water sector – digital advances, circular water principles, low carbon, new materials, prefabrication etc.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

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Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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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.

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