Principal Civil Infrastructure Engineer

AtkinsRéalis
London
Job Description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities, major infrastructure and environment .

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' 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 Civil Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of utilities & external works engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of civil infrastructure engineering and are particularly looking for people with broad experience of utilities and external works to help us in multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Water. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support from concept through to construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our London or Epsom office.

Your Role

  • Lead a team to undertake technical design work to relevant design standards and codes and to a high level of quality.
  • Provide a practical, multidisciplinary understanding of utilities, external works, and drainage integration within civil infrastructure, with the ability to navigate overlapping engineering domains, manage stakeholder interfaces and ensure proper integration.
  • Prepare briefs, scopes of work and input into bid proposals.
  • Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

About you

  • Comprehensive Utilities Knowledge - Strong understanding of how gas, power, water and communication networks are design, constructed and operated, with familiarity of UK design standards and industry practice.
  • Design & Site Experience - proven hands-on experience in utilities and external works, including multidisciplinary design delivery and coordinating utilities design.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to assess complex utilities scenarios, identify key risks and issues and apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving.
  • Stakeholder and Project Coordination - Skilled in engaging with statutory utility providers and other stakeholders to ensure effective design integration, timely delivery and resolution of conflicts.
  • Professional Qualifications - Chartered Engineer in relevant discipline.

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.

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.

Find out more.

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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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Posted 2025-12-31

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