Principal Engineer

We're AtkinsRalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.

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Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world's most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer.

We're AtkinsRalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Created by the integration of multiple long-standing organizations, earliest of which dates back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.

News and information are available at or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world's most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer.

As a seasoned Dam, Reservoir & Hydraulic Structures Engineer, you will lead and manage a capable team to deliver high-profile engineering projects involving:

• Hydrological & water resource modelling
• Dam hydraulics
• Hydraulic structural design
• Overtopping & stability assessment

This leadership role carries strategic responsibility for:

• Driving business growth
• Operational excellence
• People development
• Technical leadership
• Project management
• Client engagement

You will help shape the practice vision, foster innovation and collaboration, and promote a value-based culture aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in one or more areas of dam and reservoir engineering.
• Apply principles of dam hydrology, river hydraulics, dam layout and structural design, stability and overtopping analysis.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations in:
  • Hydro-meteorological studies.
  • Water resource modelling.
  • Hydraulic design.
  • Structural calculations for various dam types (e.g., concrete gravity, arch, earthen, rockfill).
  • Barrages, spillways, stilling basins, intakes, retaining walls, slope stability, foundation design.
• Exposure to geotechnical and hydro-mechanical calculations (e.g., gates, lifting arrangements).
• Familiarity with instrumentation, monitoring, hydrodynamic interfacing, and .structural/geotechnical integration.
• Understanding of risk analysis across environmental, construction, contractual, and operational stages.
• Knowledge of constructability aspects including methodology, assessment of existing structures, demolition planning, and installation sequencing.
• Lead technical delivery across feasibility studies, concept development, and detailed design packages.
• Provide technical solution support, manage budgets, schedules, and ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Drive benchmarking, standardization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, environmental, structural, civils, drainage, hydrology, planning).
• Mentor teams in digital adoption and efficiency improvements.
• Support business development through bid preparation and client engagement.
• Achieve revenue targets for the Dams & Reservoir practice.
• Promote sustainability and work on carbon insights tools.
• Mentor professional development (e.g., CEng/IEng), encourage publication of technical papers and case studies.
• Enhance team capability for interdisciplinary collaboration and training.
• Present team capabilities to clients and global networks.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering (relevant to Dam & Reservoir discipline).
• Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in dam and reservoir engineering.
• Strong knowledge in:
  • Hydro-meteorological studies.
  • Dam hydrology.
  • Hydraulic calculations.
  • Structural calculations.
  • Stability and overtopping analysis.
  • Civil and drainage design.
• Familiarity with UK policies, frameworks, dam risk assessments, and environmental legislation.
• Proven strategic leadership and project management capabilities.
• Advanced technical expertise in dams, reservoirs, and hydraulic structures.
• Strong analytical, people management, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in digital transformation and process optimization.

What We Can Offer You:

• Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
• Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
• An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRalis

We at AtkinsRalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual's abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting Your Needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees Total Reward. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we'll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer 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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