Job Description

Senior Engineering Technician - Bridges and Civils \xe2\x80\x93 Midlands

Atkins is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of new and exciting ideas. Atkins has a vision to shape the future of transportation, to lead where others will follow and to deliver the future of mobility today.

The Transportation business covers all aspects of multidisciplinary design and management, from inception and options appraisal through to detailed design and delivery/construction support. It is our centre of excellence for the design of highway and rail infrastructure projects. We aim to be the first-choice designer for clients in the rail, highways and local transport markets.

Senior Engineering Technician Role

• 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.
• We are currently seeking a Senior Engineering Technician to join our Bridges and Civils team within our Transportation Practice, based in Edinburgh.
• The successful candidate will support our team working on several exciting, high-profile projects and frameworks. This includes A9 Dualling, Network Rail\xe2\x80\x99s CP6 Maintenance Programme and various projects for Local Authorities through the Scotland Excel Framework.
• The team also supports wider projects throughout the UK, as well as a range of local market projects, including East West Rail Phase 2, HS2, A465 Phases 5 and 6, Highways England East Region DSC and the Central Rail Systems Alliance.
• Using your technical and delivery skills, you will be responsible for delivering a variety of civil and structural computer aided design and modelling packages for new build highways and rail schemes, renewals schemes, assessment works and asset management schemes.
• Your duties will include the production of drawing and modelling packages, to budget, to programme, and in accordance with Atkins\xe2\x80\x99 quality assurance systems.
• You will have a background in civil engineering design, and an interest in the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects within highway or rail environments.
• You will ideally be familiar with working on projects at varying stages of development from feasibility to detailed design.
• You will be able to demonstrate delivery of engineering drawings using relevant CAD and BIM software for multidisciplinary railway and highway design projects. You will work in a dynamic environment as part of a wider team.
• You will have a background in the UK rail or highway sector together with a track record of successful delivery on either railway or highway engineering design projects.

Qualifications:

A BTEC/HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering subject.

EngTech professional qualification with the ICE or working towards the EngTech qualification.

The role will be varied, requiring a balance of relevant industry experience, technical ability, communication and stakeholder management skills. Essential criteria are:

Essential Criteria:

Significant experience of preparing engineering sketches, drawings, models and plans from conception through to construction on Rail or Highways projects.

Significant experience in reinforced concrete detailing and production of bar bending schedules.

Knowledge of structures design standards and experience of applying Eurocode detailing rules.

Robust IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office and relevant software including AutoCAD, CADS-RC, Projectwise and at least one of either Revit or Microstation.

Ability to produce drawings containing BIM and 3D information (AECOsim, Civils 3D or Revit).

Proven ability to deliver work within set timeframes.

We recognize that your experience might not fit these criteria exactly but if you have a desire to develop, we\xe2\x80\x99re still keen to hear from you.

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 organization, 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\xe2\x80\x99s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We\'re also a Silver Rating holder in the Aerospace & Defence sector, as per the Financial Times rating of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading management consultants."

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 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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