Senior/Principal Hydraulic Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Principal Hydraulic Engineer at AtkinsRéalis managing hydraulic engineering design teams for major infrastructure projects across the UK. Delivering technical design and providing mentorship within a dynamic team.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeGlasgow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate or manage a team of Hydraulic engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects
Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, hydraulic calculations, hydraulic profile drawings, and surge models
Provide technical input into project design deliverables for hydraulic aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects
Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams
Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Hydraulics Team capabilities within the local region
Work independently with minimal technical guidance
Provide technical support for bid proposals
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions
Adhere to quality assurance standards in design

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Civil, Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or Incorporate Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineer
Proven experience in coordinating or managing a hydraulic engineering design delivery team
Strong knowledge and practical experience in hydraulic design of water / wastewater treatment works, transmission and distribution pipelines, sewage rising mains, and surge analysis
Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards and industry best practices such as WIMES, United Utilities S07, and HR Wallingford hydraulic reports
Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as HADES, VARISIM, WANDA
Experience in Water market is essential
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively with diverse multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy competitive salaries
Employee rewards
A brilliant range of benefits
Tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Opportunities for training and professional development
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulic designhydraulic calculationshydraulic profile drawingssurge modelswater treatment designwastewater treatment designtransmission pipelinesdistribution pipelinessurge analysisdesign codes and standards

Soft Skills

team coordinationmentorshipindependent workcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Chartered Civil EngineerIncorporated Civil Engineerdegree in Civil Engineeringdegree in Mechanical Engineeringdegree in Process Engineering