Junior Road Engineer

Job description / Role

Atkins is one of the worlds' leading engineering design consultancies. We have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects.

As a provider of multi-disciplined technical services to the built environment, we are committed to planning, designing and enabling excellence in the delivery of first class solutions which combines innovation, imagination and best practices.

The Middle East Atkins Civil Engineering team is currently looking for a Road Engineer to join their team in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

- Preparation of Highways design reports, designs and specifications
- Design production and completeness to technical and Atkins standards
- Coordination with other engineers/technicians to ensure updates to technical standards are maintained and disseminated to the team
- Ensure that designs are completed satisfactorily
- Promote and incorporate sustainable design wherever possible
- Promote and improve inter-discipline working with other disciplines.
- Monitor emerging legislation and engineering standards relating to highways design and ensure their implementation
- Provide technical input and supervise technical input of cad technicians within highways discipline
- Operate to the Quality Assurance system, quality control and document management in line with current policy

Requirements

Requirements

- Minimum degree classification of 2:1 (i.e. 3.2/4 GPA or above) in Civil Engineering. A further specialist (such as a MEng or Masters degree) would be an advantage
- No more than two (2.0) years relevant work experience
- Member of appropriate professional institution(s) or working towards.
- Drive and self motivation to achieve chartered status with the relevant institution
- Drive to continuously develop your technical & behavioural skills
- Ability to lead and work as part of a team
- Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in English (verbal & written) within multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Ability to adapt to changing environments
- Ability to multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines
- Ability to influence others
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound judgements

Salary & Benefits:

We offer an excellent package which includes:

- A competitive salary
- 22 working days annual leave
- Medical and life insurance cover
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Annual flight allowance to point of origin
- Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultant
- Training
- Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

Apply and the Process:

- Candidates will be screened based on the above criteria and contacted accordingly

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).