Assistant Civil Engineer - Water
Overview
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Shape the future. Make a difference.
At AtkinsRéalis, we're not just designing infrastructure—we're engineering a better future. As part of our Networks \& Drainage Solutions team, you'll help deliver sustainable, resilient, and innovative civil engineering solutions that support communities and protect the environment.
Due to continued framework successes, we're looking for an Assistant Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our wastewater‑led team in Derby. You'll be joining a collaborative and multi‑disciplinary team which provides hands‑on surface water and wastewater network design‑led optioneering, solution development, and technical oversight, supporting projects from feasibility through to delivery.
You will join our team to work mainly on Severn Trent's'AMP8 CSO reduction programme, developing practical solutions for network challenges. You'll also assist various UK and international clients—including water companies, highways authorities, and Network Rail—with opportunities to contribute to Design \& Build projects and collaborate with contractors on engineering solutions.
Your role
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- Build your experience by supporting a wide range of wastewater and surface water management projects, contributing to the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
- Work alongside multidisciplinary teams and recognised industry leaders to help tackle key challenges such as reducing Combined Sewer Overflow spills and mitigating flooding risks.
- Contribute to the development of integrated water management solutions that go beyond traditional boundaries, with a strong focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting communities.
- Use digital tools and data\-driven approaches to challenge conventional methods, driving innovation and improving efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.
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- A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- A genuine interest for civil, water, and environmental engineering.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
- Working towards, or interested in pursuing professional accreditation (e.g., ICE or CIWEM).
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Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Be rewarded.
About AtkinsRéalis
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We're AtkinsRéalis, 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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong \- a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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