Principal Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Principal Civil Engineer at AtkinsRéalis responsible for managing design delivery for multi-disciplinary projects. Involves collaboration with diverse teams and mentorship for junior engineers.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 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 AtkinsRéalis teams
Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Civil Engineering capabilities within the local team
Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

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 for a design consultancy included within a multi-disciplinary environment
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, including CDM regulations
Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance
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
Flexibility in holiday allowances
Opportunities for training and professional development
Hybrid working culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringdesign deliverytechnical designdrainageutilitiespavementsearthworksdesign codesCDM regulationsanalytical software

Soft Skills

team coordinationmentorshipcollaborationindependent workcommunication

Certifications

Chartered Civil EngineerIncorporated Civil Engineer