Assistant Engineer - West Midlands, United Kingdom - Atkins

Atkins

Verified Company

West Midlands, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on.

It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

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

Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture.

So, talk to us about what's ideal for you - from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays.

And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Atkins has a vision to shape the future, to lead where others will follow and to engineer the future of mobility today through Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation.

Atkins is the first to achieve BIM level 2 accreditation.

Read more about how you can thrive with us.

Summary:

Atkins Transportation Division covers all aspects of multidisciplinary design and management from inception to options appraisal through to detailed scheme design and delivery support.

Atkins is one of the UK's leading multi-disciplinary consultancies engaged in numerous high-profile projects for Clients in both the Public and Private Sector.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Engineer to be based in our Birmingham, Derby or Nottingham offices to support the ongoing expansion of business opportunities within the strategic highways and local transport markets across the UK.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, technicians and other professionals, you will be responsible for the delivery of work packages that form part of the overall highway design which will include producing 3D models, drawings, reports and specifications to relevant standards.

Your experience should demonstrate the successful design of projects meeting programme and budgets targets.

Your communication skills and teamwork should be excellent, and you should be self-motivated and able to support project managers and senior engineers in delivering projects.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the Project Team in designing highway schemes.
Preparing scheme drawings, from feasibility design through to detailed design.
Preparing or checking horizontal and vertical alignments in 3D models.
Ensuring tasks are carried out within agreed timescales and budgets.
Coordinating the highway design process and integrating with other design disciplines within a multidisciplinary team.
Working alongside Clients and stakeholders on technical aspects of projects.
Keeping uptodate with current methods and design guidelines.

Requirements:

_ Qualifications -_

A degree in civil engineering or equivalent.

_ Essential Criteria -_

Appropriate previous experience of working in this field.
Ability to act on own initiative and operate in a proactive way.
Ability to work collaboratively and integrate into multidisciplinary teams or work independently.
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
Experienced in preparing drawings and reports.
Working towards professional qualifications.

_ Desirable Criteria -_

Knowledge of Civil3D and/or OpenRoads.

Why work for Atkins?
Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment.

You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies.

As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

Meeting your needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs.

You'll enjoy benefits such as partner discounts, leadership training, professional, accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.

More about us:

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design and engineering expertise.

With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed.

Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Atkins, ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects.

Additional Information:

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