Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis
Glasgow
Job Description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you a Civil Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place?

Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects?

Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Civil Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis . You'll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to a wide variety of Land Development clients - projects like Sizewell C, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, Net Zero and Renewable Energy Projects, Homes England, Revantage UK & MADE Partnership among others.

As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We're committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients' toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn't a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

As a Civil Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
  • Support or lead a small team in the delivery of technical design work on multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as utilities, drainage, paved and unpaved surfaces, access and all project milestones and programmes.
  • Collaborate with immediate Civil Engineering team, multi-disciplinary project teams and other related AtkinsRéalis teams on delivery of various size engineering design deliverables and projects.
  • Work independently with moderate technical guidance.
  • Use technical experience and judgement to solve design problems. Where appropriate and provide informal guidance to junior team members.
  • Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check of own work as well as others.
  • accessibility, earthworks and construction logistics.
  • Responsible for inputting and/or preparing technical deliverables such as design reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
  • Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Civil aspects of multi-disciplinary projects and work with the Civil team lead to recommend input into over.

About you

The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:
  • A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
  • Proven experience in delivering technical design work as part of a Civil engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy.
  • Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
  • Requires broad 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 moderate 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.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
  • A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects.
  • Meet some but not all the criteria? We'd still love to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter letting us know your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role.

Rewards & benefits

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
Posted 2026-04-16

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