Job Description

Overview

Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis.

At AtkinsRéalis, we’re not just designing infrastructure - we’re engineering a better future. As part of our Networks & Drainage Solutions team, you’ll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.

Due to continued framework successes, we’re looking for a Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our Water and Wastewater team in Cardiff. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team provide surface water drainage and wastewater infrastructure services. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies like Welsh Water and Wessex Water, local authorities, highways authorities, Transport for Wales and developers.

Your role

• Contributing to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, with opportunities to prepare, or manage the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and our recognised industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills whilst supporting our wider business across Cities & Development and Transportation markets.
• Shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional redline boundaries, with a focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting our communities.
• Leveraging digital tools and data to disrupt the status quo, driving innovation and efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.

About you

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Working towards Chartership with ICE or CIWEM, with a view to achieve this in the next 2 years.
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Experience in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance. e.g MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, Civil 3D, MapInfo.
• An understanding of the UK water industry, environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the environment faces.

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

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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Worker Type

Job Type

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.