Job Description

Drainage/Environmental and SUDS Engineer

Location Open: Belfast (National also considered)

Atkins is one of the leading names in the field of Surface Water Management (SWM) and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how drainage should become integrated part of green blue infrastructure and masterplanning. By joining our team you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities and developers on major projects. The individual will work closely with technical experts in this field and have the potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). The individual will develop/provide technical expertise, mentoring other staff and liaising with key clients across the field. Ideally we seek to recruit a candidate who has experience in drainage and SuDS There person should also have an interest in planning, ecology, landscape architecture, environmental economics and management.

The current Belfast water team includes a range of geographers, GIS specialists, modellers and engineers and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities and developers.

Requirements:

• Degree in relevant subject
• Appropriate experience post graduation (minimum 3 years)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)
• Knowledge of industry standard drainage networks design
• Competence in the use of AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling - preferably Microdrainage
• Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and to budget
• First class written and oral communication skills
• A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions for our clients
• Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects
• Competence in the use of Civil3D
• Sound commercial understanding
• Team builder, developing the technical excellence of our team.
• Able to develop and motivate others
• Proven record of developing client relationships
• Attained or working towards relevant professional qualification

Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts & designs for drainage and SuDS to different Clients
• Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects to time and to budget
• Maintain high levels of awareness of the implementation of changes in legislation
• Identify business development opportunities
• Prepare financial and technical proposals for project opportunities
• Co-ordination with multidisciplinary teams working on the projects and site team
• Client and stakeholder interface

Training

Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving professional qualification of relevant institutions.

ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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.

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.

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Job Type

Regular

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