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Principal Airport Civil Engineer

Epsom, Surrey, England, United Kingdom | London, London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting airport projects? How about joining our talented Airport Engineering Team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. It's'a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Airport Civil Engineer, you'll play a vital role in delivering exciting opportunities to support on a wide range of international and UK based airport projects. We are well established at all major UK airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester and have a growing portfolio of overseas commissions.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. We are looking for a candidate with several years of Design experience; however, if this does not quite match yours, we would still be interested to hear from you. So come and demonstrate your experience to us, so that we can find you the best role within our team that best matches your technical competency and aspirations. Within our already established team of passionate industry experts, we aim to provide an environment offering opportunities for your development and growth as well as providing you with support in formulating your career ambitions.

Your Role

  • To undertake technical design work within an airport environment.

  • Successfully co-ordinate and deliver design solutions on time and to budget.

  • Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Cities & development Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147250

Salary range

-

Akshit Poonia

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About you

  • Chartered Civil Engineer.

  • Airfield and infrastructure design experience, including successful delivery of schemes from concept to detailed design.

  • Knowledge of either Airport or Highways pavement design, materials specification and maintenance with an appreciation of principles and application of UK and international pavement design methods.

  • Experience in developing client relationships and work winning activities.

  • Ability to prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.

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.

Reward & 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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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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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