Principal Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Principal Civil Engineer overseeing technical design work in the D&AT practice at AtkinsRéalis. Managing teams and collaborating on innovative infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate or manage a team of civil engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects
Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work
Provide technical input into project design deliverables for external works aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects
Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related teams
Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues
Work independently with minimal technical guidance
Provide technical support for bid proposals
Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards in design

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer
Proven experience in coordinating or managing a civil engineering design delivery team
Strong knowledge and practical experience in external works such as drainage, utilities, pavements, and earthworks
Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices
Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Causeway Flow, InfoDrainage and Civil3D
Experience in the Energy or Defence markets is beneficial but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringtechnical designdesign reportsspecificationsdrawingscalculationsscopes of workexternal worksdrainageutilities

Soft Skills

team managementmentorshipindependent workcollaborationcommunicationtechnical supportquality assurance

Certifications

degree in Civil EngineeringChartered Civil EngineerIncorporated Civil Engineer