Civil Engineer - Water

Civil Engineer - Water

Date Posted: 2026-10-03

Location: Cardiff, South Glamorgan, GB

Postal Code: CF10 1

Work From Home: Yes

Application Deadline: 2027-01-01 at 11:02:11.627

Job Description Overview

Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis. 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 a Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our Water and Wastewater team in Cardiff. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team provide surface water drainage and wastewater infrastructure services. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies like Welsh Water and Wessex Water, local authorities, highways authorities, Transport for Wales, and developers.

Your role

• Contributing to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, with opportunities to prepare, or manage the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications.


• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills while supporting our wider business across Cities & Development and Transportation markets.


• Shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional redline boundaries, focusing on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting communities.


• Leveraging digital tools and data to drive innovation and efficiency across water and infrastructure sectors.

About you

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.


• Working towards Chartership with ICE or CIWEM, with an aim to achieve this within the next 2 years.


• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.


• Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.


• Experience in designing within digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance, e.g., MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, Civil 3D, MapInfo.


• An understanding of the UK water industry, environment, and sustainability, with a desire to apply skills to environmental challenges.

Rewards & benefits

Explore rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. Our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances help balance a fulfilling personal life.

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. With our industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we aim to engineer a better future for the planet and its inhabitants.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance, which will depend on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is managed by UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Please do not include security clearance details in your application or CV. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture with family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee resource groups.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

Company Overview

Created through the integration of organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is dedicated to engineering a sustainable future. We deliver end-to-end services across the entire asset lifecycle, including consulting, advisory, environmental, cybersecurity, design, engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations, decommissioning, and capital projects. Our expertise spans sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, and Capital. More information can be found at AtkinsRéalis or on LinkedIn.

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Job Description Overview Shape the future. Make a difference. Join AtkinsRéalis. 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 a Civil Engineer who is passionate about water, drainage, and infrastructure to join our Water and Wastewater team in Cardiff. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary team provide surface water drainage and wastewater infrastructure services. Our wide variety of clients span across the UK and internationally and include water companies like Welsh Water and Wessex Water, local authorities, highways authorities, Transport for Wales and developers.Your role Contributing to a variety of wastewater and surface water management projects, with opportunities to prepare, or
manage the preparation of technical reports, drawings, and specifications. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and our recognised industry leaders on initiatives to reduce Combined Sewer Overflow spills whilst supporting our wider business across Cities & Development and Transportation markets. Shape holistic water management strategies that transcend traditional redline boundaries, with a focus on sustainability, climate resilience, and protecting our communities. Leveraging digital tools and data to disrupt the status quo, driving innovation and efficiency across the water and infrastructure sectors.About youA degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Working towards Chartership with ICE or CIWEM, with a view to achieve this in the next 2 years. Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design. Familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices. Experience in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and
national guidance. e.g MicroDrainage, InfoWorks, Civil 3D, MapInfo. An understanding of the UK water industry, environment and sustainability and desire to apply your skills to the challenges the environment faces.Rewards & benefitsExplore 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. Find out more.About AtkinsRéalisWe'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 informationSecurity 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. #LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UKWorker Type Employee Job Type RegularCreated by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. 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 strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr