Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary reservoir and hydraulic structures projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels
Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope
Provide technical input into project design deliverables for reservoir and hydraulic structures aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes
Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams
Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Dams, Reservoirs and Hydraulic Structures Engineering capabilities within the local team
Work independently with minimal technical guidance
Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members
Provide technical support for bid proposals
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions
Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others.

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer
Panel Engineer (or working towards becoming a Panel Engineer)
Proven experience in coordinating or managing a engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment
Strong knowledge and practical experience in design of earth / concrete dams, flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility and construction logistics
Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations
Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance
Experience in the Water market is essential
Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams
A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Principal Engineer – Dams and Reservoirs

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