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Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Let's make great design possible.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's'ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

As an 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. The team also supports non-transportation civil engineering and structures projects throughout the UK and internationally such as the Water Market or Nuclear schemes such as Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor programme. Locally in the Midlands we deliver a range of local authority projects for councils such as Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Solihull, Coventry and Birmingham. You'll take pride in creating high-quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. You'll feel a great sense of pride in shaping high-quality civil and structural designs across new build, renewal, maintenance, and assessment works.

Your role

  • Take pride in developing high-quality civil and structural designs for new construction, renewals, maintenance, and assessments. The core of our work in our Derby office is railway civil engineering projects but we enjoy working across sectors.
  • Collaborate with both national and international design teams, utilizing your experience to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment.
  • Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgement to appraise different options and recommend the most suitable option.
  • Undertake technical work independently, including the production of high quality design documentation including sketches, drawings, 3D BIM deliverables, analysis models, calculations, reports and specifications.
  • Provide guidance and support for more junior members of staff.
  • Support on bids, tenders and winning work.
  • Sound interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.
Transportation Engineering

Location

Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-156397

Salary range

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About you

  • A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Near Chartered/Chartered status and membership of the ICE or IStructE.
  • Experience of working on projects 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 (e.g. Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards).
  • Practical knowledge and experience of delivering Railway Civil Engineering and Stations projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.
  • In our ever changing world, we are happy to hear from candidates with knowledge of AI or programming skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore 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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, 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.

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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.

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