Principal River Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Epsom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm in Epsom seeks a Principal River Engineer to lead design delivery on crucial projects. The ideal candidate will possess chartered status and experience in flood defence design, applying both traditional and nature-based strategies. Join a collaborative team with flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible holiday allowances

Employee rewards and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Knowledge in hydraulic structures and construction logistics.
• Ability to manage time and budgets for key projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas for integrated solutions.

Skills

Lead design delivery

Knowledge of flood walls and embankments

Familiarity with UK design standards

Proficiency in environmentally focused solutions

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent

Job description

### **Job Description**## Overview**Shape the Future of our cities and environments.**Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal River Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of river engineering and flood defence on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.We specialise in all aspects of river engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading river engineering and flood defence solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.We currently have opportunities in our Epsom office.## Your role* Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.* Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.* Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.* Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.* Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.## About you* Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent.* Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.* Knowledge in design such as flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics.* Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance and working practices.* Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.## Reward & benefitsExplore 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.## About AtkinsRéalisWe're , 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.## 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 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. So, 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.**#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK | #DAT**### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *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.*