Lead Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer

About the role

As a senior technical lead within our Land Development team, you will drive the end-to-end design and delivery of wet utility infrastructure—including water supply, foul and surface drainage, stormwater management, and flood mitigation—across feasibility, planning, detailed design, and construction stages. You’ll ensure compliance with UK regulations and design standards (e.g., DMRB, SuDS, Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance) and deliver high-quality hydraulic and hydrological modelling, CAD/BIM coordination (Civil3D, WaterGems, SewerGems), and Bill of Quantities preparation. You will manage programmes, budgets, and risks, mentor and guide junior engineers, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, local authorities, regulators, and statutory bodies to secure approvals and support asset handover. Chartered status (CEng/MICE/CEng or equivalent) and proven experience in land-led development or major infrastructure projects are essential. Your role includes Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in engineering from an institute of repute, 10+ years of experience in the Water & Wastewater Industry, wet utilities design (storm, foul water, Potable water and TSE) for UK, Ireland Middle East and other regions, familiarity with international codes for US, Canada, UK, Middle East, experience of major Infrastructure projects at Master plan, Concept and Detailed Design stages, hands on experience of various software’s like InfoDrainage, CausewayFlow, MicroDrainage, CivilStorm, Sewergems/Watergems, PCSWMM etc., working knowledge of BIM platforms like Civil3D, MicroStation and/or Open Roads/ Inroads/ MX Road, Revit, Navisworks, clear knowledge of work procedures, ability to brief project team, good written and verbal English language communication skills, positive attitude and eagerness to learn and use new water related design software’s, tools and processes for automation and digital efficiency, ability to work effectively with colleagues, seniors, team members and clients, a team player and work in collaboration, and chartered member or working towards chartership (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent). About you: develop concept, preliminary, detailed design, related calculations specification and documentation; wide exposure & technical knowledge on SuD’s design principles and storm water management solutions; knowledge and experience in creating and checking pavement design for rural roads and small urban roads; lead and manage single utility projects and work as discipline lead for multi utility projects; develop and inspect hydraulic models; develop sustainable solutions and try for carbon low designs working towards NetZero; multi-discipline coordination with LPOs and clients; experience of CDE- ProjectWise, BIM 360, MS teams, SharePoint sites; develop/check 3D models/drawing, components and interface between design and BIM software’s; experience with utility clash inspection and clash resolution; developing, improving design tools, checklists and coordination with GTC digital teams; support in team development and skill enhancement; apply AtkinsRéalis Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) standards and Business Management System (BMS); embrace digital engineering and promoting innovative engineering design solutions.

What you’ll do

• Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in engineering from an institute of repute.
• 10+ years of experience in the Water & Wastewater Industry.
• Wet utilities design (storm, foul water, Potable water and TSE) for UK, Ireland Middle East and other regions.
• Familiarization of international codes for US, Canada, UK, Middle East will be preferred.
• Experience of major Infrastructure projects at Master plan, Concept and Detailed Design stages.
• Hands on experience of various software’s like InfoDrainage, CausewayFlow, MicroDrainage, CivilStorm, Sewergems/Watergems, PCSWMM etc. Working knowledge of BIM platforms like Civil3D, MicroStation and/or Open Roads/ Inroads/ MX Road, Revit. Navisworks etc.
• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to brief project team.
• Good written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Positive Attitude and eagerness to learn and use new water related design software’s, tools and processes for automation and digital efficiency as per the project and business requirement.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, seniors, team members and clients.
• A team player and work in collaboration.
• Chartered member or working towards chartership (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent).
• Develop Concept, Preliminary, Detailed design, related calculations specification and documentation.
• Wide exposure & technical knowledge on SuD’s design principles and Strom water management solutions
• Knowledge and experience in creating and checking pavement design for rural roads and small urban roads
• Lead and manage single utility projects and work as discipline lead for multi utility projects
• Develop and inspect hydraulic models. Use the design knowledge to optimise and develop options for the storm drainage schemes.
• Develop sustainable solutions and try for carbon low designs working towards NetZero.
• Multi Discipline coordination’s and coordination’s with LPOs and Clients.
• Experience of CDE- ProjectWise, BIM 360, MS teams, SharePoint sites etc.
• Develop/Check 3D models/ drawing, components and interface between design and BIM software’s.
• Experience with Utility Clash inspection and Clash resolution
• Developing, improving design tools, checklists and coordination with GTC digital teams.
• Support in team development and skill enhancement.
• Apply AtkinsRéalis Quality, Safety & Environmental (QSE) standards and Business Management System (BMS).
• Embrace digital engineering and promoting innovative engineering design solutions.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in engineering from an institute of repute.
• 10+ years of experience in the Water & Wastewater Industry.
• Wet utilities design (storm, foul water, Potable water and TSE) for UK, Ireland Middle East and other regions.
• Familiarization of international codes for US, Canada, UK, Middle East will be preferred.
• Experience of major Infrastructure projects at Master plan, Concept and Detailed Design stages.
• Hands on experience of various software’s like InfoDrainage, CausewayFlow, MicroDrainage, CivilStorm, Sewergems/Watergems, PCSWMM etc. Working knowledge of BIM platforms like Civil3D, MicroStation and/or Open Roads/ Inroads/ MX Road, Revit. Navisworks etc.
• Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to brief project team.
• Good written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Positive Attitude and eagerness to learn and use new water related design software’s, tools and processes for automation and digital efficiency as per the project and business requirement.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues, seniors, team members and clients.
• A team player and work in collaboration.
• Chartered member or working towards chartership (ICE, CIWEM or equivalent).

Nice to have

Familiarization of international codes for US, Canada, UK, Middle East will be preferred.

Skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

Education

Bachelor’s degree/master’s degree in engineering