Senior Principal Engineer

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As a seasoned Dam, Reservoir & Hydraulic Structures Engineer, you will lead and manage a capable team to deliver high-profile projects involving hydrological and water resource modelling, dam hydraulics, structural design, overtopping, and stability assessment. This strategic role focuses on business growth, operational excellence, technical leadership, project management, and client engagement to deliver sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in dam and reservoir engineering domains such as hydrology, hydraulics, structural design, stability, and overtopping analysis.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations in:
  • Hydro-meteorological studies.
  • Water resource modelling.
  • Hydraulic and structural design of dams (gravity, arch, earthen, rockfill), barrages, spillways, intakes, retaining walls, slope stability, foundation design.
• Exposure to geotechnical and hydro-mechanical calculations (e.g., gates, lifting arrangements), instrumentation & monitoring, hydrodynamic interfacing, and structural/geotechnical integration.
• Knowledge of risk analysis across environmental, construction, contractual, and operational stages.
• Understanding of constructability aspects including methodology, assessment of existing structures, demolition planning, and installation sequencing.
• Lead technical delivery across feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed design packages.
• Provide technical solution support, monitor budgets and schedules, and ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive benchmarking, standardization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, environmental, structural, civils, drainage, hydrology, planning).
• Mentor teams in digital adoption and efficiency improvements.
• Support business development through bid preparation, client engagement, and thought leadership.
• Achieve revenue targets for the Dams & Reservoir practice.
• Promote sustainability and carbon insights in project delivery.
• Mentor professional development (e.g., CEng/IEng), encourage technical publications.
• Enhance team capabilities for interdisciplinary collaboration and training.
• Present team capabilities to clients and global networks.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering (Dam & Reservoir discipline); Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in dam and reservoir engineering.
• Strong knowledge in:
  • Hydro-meteorological studies.
  • Dam hydrology and hydraulics.
  • Structural calculations.
  • Stability and overtopping analysis.
  • Civil and drainage design.
• Familiarity with UK policies, frameworks, dam risk assessments, and environmental legislation.
• Proven strategic leadership and project management capabilities.
• Advanced technical expertise in dams, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures.
• Strong analytical, people management, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in digital transformation and process optimization.

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 AtkinsRéalis?

We at AtkinsRéalis 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:

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Additional Information:

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