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Senior Civil Engineer
AtkinsRéalis. Lead teams in the design, assessment and maintenance of civil and structural projects .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering, with a strong focus on design, assessment, and maintenance of multidisciplinary projects. Proven ability to lead teams, manage project scopes, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Engineering DegreeChartered Engineer Status (CEng/IEng)Structural Analysis Tools (LUSAS, MIDAS, Tekla)Experience in Rail SectorStrong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
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Hard Skills
Structural InspectionDesign and AssessmentProject ManagementTechnical Report PreparationBudget ManagementQuality ControlCDM ComplianceTender Documentation PreparationMultidisciplinary Design CoordinationEngineering Judgement
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsClient-Focused MindsetProactive TeamworkMentoring Junior Staff
Certifications & Qualifications
Chartered Engineer (CEng)Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
Industry Keywords
EurocodesNetwork Rail StandardsDMRB StandardsTransportation InfrastructureDefence ProjectsNuclear ProgrammesProject FinancesValue ManagementSecurity ClearanceUK Residency Proof
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead teams in the design, assessment and maintenance of civil and structural projects
- Provide engineering input on multidisciplinary projects
- Develop and agree scopes and manage the internal technical supply chain, including budgets, programme and quality
- Analyse engineering problems, appraise options and recommend suitable solutions
- Lead and technically oversee and check multidisciplinary design packages, with a civils/structural focus
- Undertake CRE roles or work towards undertaking them
- Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and specifications
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design deliverables
- Lead adherence to CDM requirements
- Support project managers with design and commercial management
- Mentor junior staff
- Address design issues and technical queries
- Attend IDC and design review meetings
- Communicate with clients on technical matters
- Prepare tender documentation
- Report change and progress to project managers
- Support business development, lead bids and tenders, win work and develop client relationships
- Comply with quality, safety and environmental legislation and procedures
- Deliver civil and structural designs across transportation, infrastructure, defence and nuclear programmes
Requirements
What you’ll need- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline
- Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/IEng) with ICE, IStructE or equivalent, or working towards chartership with strong evidence of progress
- Robust technical experience in structural inspection, design, assessment and maintenance
- Experience ideally within the rail sector, with flexibility to work across highways, buildings, aviation and wider infrastructure
- Experience working with key clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, Train Operating Companies and Principal Contractors
- Good understanding of relevant design standards, including Eurocodes, Network Rail and DMRB standards
- Previous experience acting as a Network Rail CRE, or clear capability and readiness to undertake CRE responsibilities (highly desirable)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability and engineering judgement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary, multi-office or multi-organisation design teams
- Commercial awareness, including project finances, value management and delivery across different contract types
- Ability to manage and prioritise multiple workstreams within tight timescales while controlling risks, interfaces and dependencies
- Experience using structural analysis tools such as LUSAS, MIDAS, Tekla for Structural design and assessment, or equivalent platforms
- Proactive and inclusive approach to teamwork
- Client-focused mindset with professionalism and initiative to build long-term client relationships and support business development
- Security clearance may be required; relevant clearance must be obtained if necessary
- UK residency proof of 5 years or longer may be required for security vetting
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Tailored benefits for health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Family-friendly employment policies
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee resource groups