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AtkinsRéalis provides drainage design services to Highway, Rail, Private Developer, Energy and Water markets with key clients including HS2, Highways England and Network Rail, along with many of the UK’s water companies. Due to practice expansion, we require a Drainage Design Specialist to join our teams operating from across the UK. We are looking for a strong collaborator, capable of supporting teams and delivering on remote projects as part of our national Practice.
What You Can Bring
The successful candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the drainage sector, excellent technical skills and have a proven track record of business development, client management, project management and line management. You will be required to undertake a key role in the design of drainage infrastructure, transportation and private developer projects with emphasis on highway drainage and development drainage including SuDS. You will also support the leadership and development of our drainage design capability.
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Responsibilities
Technical Duties
* Assume Technical Lead role on projects to ensure AtkinsRéalis delivers Smarter, Faster and More Reliable outcomes for its clients.
* Undertake Project Director role on projects where required.
* Undertake Programme / Framework Manager roles on strategic / multi-disciplinary projects.
* Actively encourage staff to participate in, and contribute to, internal best practice forums, and external profile-raising activities.
* Promote staff development through training, on-the-job experience, and personal development.
Business Duties
* Actively encourage Team integration.
* Ensure compliance with corporate standards and policies.
* Client Relationship Development with key Water Company and non-Water Company clients with strategic growth of revenue and margin.
* Promote the merge of traditional engineering skills with innovative digital methods.
* Management / technical support of bidding opportunities to win work and identify and mitigate risks.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should be degree qualified, have appropriate professional qualifications, and have a broad range of experience in:
* Leading the design of drainage designs from concept to detailed design and construction, as stand-alone projects or as part of larger multi-disciplinary schemes.
* Promoting development of digital solutions in drainage design including full integration of designs within the BIM environment.
* Overseeing and reviewing the production of drainage designs, models, calculations and drawings to relevant standards, including providing technical assurance of designs.
* Determining and assigning drainage design tasks and managing delivery to programme and budget.
* Leading and encouraging the technical development of graduates and technicians in the drainage discipline.
* Ensuring compliance with business management standards in the company’s quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
* Managing and developing stakeholder relationships to support the development of the drainage design and consents process.
* Supporting the drainage discipline locally to develop and enhance the drainage design capability within the local team.
* Leading drainage designs, managing the interface and providing technical assurance for drainage designs produced in our Global Design Centre.
* Championing the role of drainage within a multi-disciplinary project.
* Mentoring and supporting the development of engineers, graduates and technicians in drainage design.
* Providing technical input to bids including quality submission responses on drainage strategy and design approach and input to price via preparation of fee proposals and program for delivery including assessment of risk.
Other Key Attributes
* Demonstrable track record of technical achievement and client satisfaction within the design industry.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
* Positive outlook and approachable manner.
* Capability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and external clients.
* Ability to be flexible and multi-task while prioritising when necessary.
* Full clean UK driving licence.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We are ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and included in The Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. We challenge the status quo and support a net-zero agenda through programmes like our global Engineering Net-Zero initiative and community projects. We also support employee networks promoting inclusion and provide family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
Security Clearance
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, the vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Do not include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
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