▷ (20/09/2025) Lead Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We're AtkinsRalis, 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. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.

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Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world's most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer.

About the Role:

Water Management Consultancy (WMC) is a key part of the Infrastructure division within AtkinsRalis Water and Environment Business. Serving both UK and international clients, our projects span flood defence, hydraulic structures, ports, and maritime engineering. The WMC team brings together a diverse range of expertise, including river and coastal engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, dam engineering, hydraulic gates, and maritime engineering.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in delivering a variety of projects, with a particular emphasis on integrated water management. This includes hydrodynamic catchment modelling, sustainable drainage, water-sensitive urban design, river restoration, software development, research, and client and stakeholder engagement. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking technical challenges and looking to contribute to advanced, industry-leading projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- To excel in this role, you will need to.
- Be highly motivated, proactive, and possess a can-do attitude.
- Be skilled in collaborative working, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Be flexible and open to new challenges.
- Desirable Qualifications.
- International experience.
- Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards Chartership.
- Proficiency in coding/programming (R, VBA, Python) is a plus.

What You'll Bring:

- A strong academic background with a degree in Civil Engineering and/or a master's degree in Water Management/Hydrology, with 6 to 15 years of experience in the water industry.
- Experience in 2D modelling using TUFLOW.
- Significant experience with 1D-2D modelling using ISIS-TUFLOW, ESTRY-TUFLOW, Infoworks ICM, especially with UK clients.
Build, refine and analyse hydraulic models (1D, 2D, and 1D2D) to represent river channels, floodplains, and potentially pipe networks.
- Experience in leading flood modelling projects and managing a small team.
- Provide modelling inputs and analysis to support the production of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) for planning applications.
- Perform sensitivity testing to quantify uncertainty in model parameters and components.
- Proficiency in GIS, including MapInfo, ArcGIS, and open-source GIS tools.
- An understanding of the overall fluvial model development process.
- Experience in undertaking Flood Risk Assessments and developing drainage strategies.
- Familiarity with FEH (Flood Estimation Handbook) methods.
- Working towards achieving Chartered status.
- Ability to produce clear and concise technical reports in English.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and clients via video conferencing.
- Adherence to quality procedures and maintaining high standards in your work.
- Enthusiasm for learning new skills and work procedures.

What We Can Offer You:

- Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
- A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
- Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
- An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRalis

We at AtkinsRalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual's abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting Your Needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees Total Reward. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we'll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Employee

Job Type

Regular