Overview

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Work with AtkinsRéalis to make the world’s outlook brighter and healthier. You’ll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We’re passionate about our work and offer flexible and remote working policies to help you get the most out of life.

Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team is one of the largest in the UK, providing water and wastewater infrastructure services alongside drainage design, SuDS and surface water management. Our clients span the UK and internationally and include water companies, local authorities, highways/rail authorities, and developers. It’s an exciting time to be working for our UK Water business, with continued investment in the water industry. We seek to recruit a Principal / Associate Hydraulic Modeller to join our Wastewater Team in Derby/ Birmingham to lead one of our hydraulic modelling frameworks for a leading UK Water Company.

What we offer

We’re engineers, environmental professionals and consultants who push boundaries to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges—especially around water. Our Networks & Drainage Solutions (N&DS) team works on projects from enhancing rivers and urban landscapes to building sustainable cities in challenging environments. Over the next 10 years we plan to expand the practice and develop training to accelerate staff development, creating great futures for both new and experienced colleagues.

From day one your personal development plan puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported to go as far as you want to go. You’ll receive mentorship from outstanding leaders within the team.

Your Purpose

• Leading Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, flood alleviation and environmental solution development projects.
• Leading model build, model maintenance, and verification projects.
• Leading the development and delivery of wastewater catchment strategies and solutions.
• Responsible for the quality of outputs and compliance with standards & specifications.
• Driving continuous improvement in project delivery.
• Ability to manage and/or support project managers to manage projects and programmes of works.
• Support in the development of tender responses and fee estimates.
• Supervising and developing staff and providing guidance to support their professional development.
• Contributing towards technical innovation and leading improvement workgroups.

What You Can Bring

• Understanding of UK Water Industry and regulatory issues.
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects.
• Expertise using InfoWorks ICM and ICM Exchange.
• Expertise in hydraulic modelling, catchment planning and solution development.
• Ability to review work of others to provide quality assurance and drive continuous improvement in work delivered to the client.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Expertise in MS 365 applications, and knowledge in PowerBI and SharePoint.
• Experience working with software such as FME, Optimatics, Ruby (or similar) would be advantageous.
• Relevant degree or vocational qualification.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE or CIWEM) would be advantageous.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, and among The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, data and new approaches to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. We challenge the status quo as our work becomes more complex. We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet through programmes like our Net-Zero initiatives and EDAROTH community housing, with active employee networks supporting diverse groups.

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 at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Please do not mention or include details of any current or previous security clearance in your application.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.