Job Description
Drainage/Environmental and SUDS Engineer
Location Open: Belfast (National also considered)
Atkins is one of the leading names in the field of Surface Water Management (SWM) and shaping the dialogue within the UK and internationally in how drainage should become integrated part of green blue infrastructure and masterplanning. By joining our team you will be joining a multi-disciplinary team with a national remit to work with a variety of clients including water companies, local authorities, highways and rail authorities and developers on major projects. The individual will work closely with technical experts in this field and have the potential to develop into the regional point of contact for Surface Water Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS). The individual will develop/provide technical expertise, mentoring other staff and liaising with key clients across the field. Ideally we seek to recruit a candidate who has experience in drainage and SuDS There person should also have an interest in planning, ecology, landscape architecture, environmental economics and management.
The current Belfast water team includes a range of geographers, GIS specialists, modellers and engineers and play a key role in delivering to a range of Clients including Water Companies, Local Authorities and developers.
Requirements:
Degree in relevant subject
Appropriate experience post graduation (minimum 3 years)
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in drainage design including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)
Knowledge of industry standard drainage networks design
Competence in the use of AutoCAD and Hydraulic modelling preferably Microdrainage
Proven track record in coordinating and delivering technically excellent projects on time and to budget
First class written and oral communication skills
A natural curiosity for developing innovative, sustainable and cost effective solutions for our clients
Experience of team working on multi-disciplinary projects
Competence in the use of Civil3D
Sound commercial understanding
Team builder, developing the technical excellence of our team.
Able to develop and motivate others
Proven record of developing client relationships
Attained or working towards relevant professional qualification
Responsibilities:
Develop concepts & designs for drainage and SuDS to different Clients
Project and design management of schemes, delivering projects to time and to budget
Maintain high levels of awareness of the implementation of changes in legislation
Identify business development opportunities
Prepare financial and technical proposals for project opportunities
Co-ordination with multidisciplinary teams working on the projects and site team
Client and stakeholder interface