Job Description

As a major engineering, environmental and design consultancy, AtkinsRealis offers opportunities for talented consultants to work on a wide variety of high-profile projects. We support our clients in making the right strategic investment decisions for critical infrastructure in areas as diverse as water resources, flood management, green infrastructure and transportation. We work for clients across the UK and overseas, including central government, regulators, the water industry, NGOs and local authorities.


Our highly respected Water Management Consultancy team has been at the forefront of managing the challenges of providing resilient and sustainable water supplies for the future. Our key projects include delivering Water Resource Management Plans and the development of Strategic Resource Options (SROs).


Our team specialises in the concept-level development of water resource systems all the way from existing, enhanced or new raw water sources through to customer supplies. We support our clients throughout identification, appraisal and decision-making stages. This typically encompasses the engineering viability, environmental assessment and financial appraisal stages, often drawing in technical excellence from our supporting multi-disciplinary teams ahead of clearly presenting of the merits of considered and coherent opportunities.


We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Water Resource Engineer to join our dynamic and successful team. The role is primarily based in our Derby office, although consideration will be given to exceptional candidates in other locations. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to progress their career towards chartership in a vitally important industry with an internationally renowned company.

What you can bring

Experience working in the UK water industry and demonstrable experience of technical contribution to water resource planning, water supply or similar projects. Excellent problem-solving ability with ability to carry out concept level engineering development and appraisal tasks such as initial asset sizing and cost estimation. Have a drive to see the 'bigger picture' and provide an attention to detail to ensure robustness in both concept and engineering viability. Give confidence in, and keep evidence of, the application of consistent approaches. An appreciation of raw and potable water supply transfer systems, water storage and treatment. An appreciation of delivery, implementation and operational risks associated with water resource and water supply projects. Be able to engage with our clients collaboratively, and work with our delivery team to thoroughly understand activities required to deliver the needs of our clients. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to contribute to technical discussions with colleagues in a logical and coherent manner. Provide clear technical writing and presentation, including visualisation and interpretation of complex data - both numerical, written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills and positive outlook. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English). Adopts a flexible approach to changes and ability to multi-task and prioritise. An ability to comply with Quality Assurance Management Systems. Relevant degree or vocational qualification, preferably in a civil or environmental engineering subject area. Working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (i.e. ICE or CIWEM), would be advantageous.

What we offer

Our Water Management Consultancy operates at the interface between people and the water environment. One of the key specialisms of our water management team is in water resources planning and option appraisal. We are particularly well-regarded for delivering innovation in water resource planning and clients see us as a driving force to improve the way that things are done.


In the face of increased risks to water resources from more extreme and changing climate conditions and other future uncertainties, we identify the major water resource infrastructure required to meet future needs and to provide the evidence base for progressing options through the design, planning and procurement processes. Our work therefore gives early insight into major work programmes. We have led UK-wide initiatives to develop and apply step changes in the approach to water resource planning through our thought leadership and technical expertise.


You will take an important role in delivering water resource planning and optioneering across our extensive client portfolio and in so doing, contributing to our reputation, and building your own reputation, for technical excellence.

Your day-to-day activities will involve:

Being part of a dynamic and energised project delivery team; working alongside specialists from other disciplines where appropriate. Delivering technical appraisals and being able to make informed recommendations for engineering decisions and judgements to the delivery team lead. Proactively seeking improvements to the development and representation of technical options in decision making processes. Producing high-quality deliverables and being able to analyse, interpret and present complex data. Working as part of a delivery workflow, ensuring clear traceability of information, data and consistency. Maintaining relationships with our key clients, strengthening your own and AtkinsRealis' reputation in water resource option development and appraisal.

From day one your personal development plan puts you in the driving seat of your career and you'll be supported to go as far as you want to go, with great opportunities to grow as an individual. We're proud that our great work across a wide variety of projects is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, and we have a thriving team culture, simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

Why work for AtkinsRealis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.


Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.


We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRealis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are 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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