Principal Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Principal Engineer
AtkinsRéalis
Engineering services for infrastructure and energy
Shape a faster, smarter, safer future.
You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.
We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.
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' problems head‑on. It’s ‘a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.
We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So, talk to us about what’s ‘ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.
As a Bridge Engineer in our Bridges and Civils team within the Transportation business, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transport. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, including Lower Thames Crossing, highways work for Sizewell C and Heathrow, and key schemes across the M25 for Connect Plus Services.
The team also supports non‑transportation civil engineering and structural projects throughout the UK and internationally, such as Hinkley Point C, Transporter Bridge, and Moonshot. We also deliver a wide range of local authority projects for councils across the South, including Buckinghamshire Council, Surrey County Council and Cambridgeshire County Council.
You'll take pride in producing high‑quality civil and structural designs for new builds, renewals, maintenance and assessments. You'll experience real satisfaction in helping to shape robust, high‑quality infrastructure across all stages of design and delivery.
Take pride in developing high-quality civil and structural designs for new constructions, renewals, maintenance, and assessments.
Collaborate with both national and international design teams, using your expertise and leadership to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment.
Manage the production of, and review, high-quality design documentation including sketches, drawings, 3D BIM deliverables, analysis models, calculations, reports and specifications.
Able to understand a client’s problem and bring the different capabilities of AtkinsRéalis together to develop a solution.
Independently carry out technical work and provide guidance to junior staff members.
Develop capability within the team and wider business.
Lead teams in the design, assessment, and maintenance of structural projects, and providing structures related input on multi-disciplinary projects.
Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and engineering judgement to appraise different options and recommend the most suitable option.
Engage with and manage internal and external stakeholders.
Identify new opportunities and growth propositions and bring value into the business by seeing these through to new work for themselves and others.
Lead bids and tenders, winning work and developing Client relationships.
Keep abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in area of specialisation.
A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
A professional qualification (CEng/IEng) and membership of the ICE or IStructE.
Experience of working with key clients such as Transport Scotland and National Highways, Network Rail, local authorities as well as major Contractors and Developers.
Good understanding of relevant design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards).
Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment.
Experience of structural analysis software packages such as LUSAS, MIDAS and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design.
Proven knowledge in design, maintenance and supervision of structures related projects together with a track record of innovation in design and management of highway structures.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.
Good project management skills, commercial awareness, financial control and ability to deliver across a range of contract types, this will include an ability to manage stakeholders, e.g. specialist suppliers, independent checkers and local authorities.
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.
Rewards and benefits – Careers at 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.
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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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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.
Engineering services for infrastructure and energy
AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.
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