Senior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Take our vision into the future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. Were proud to say its thanks to our peoples diversity of thought expertise and knowledge. And when you join us youll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment where everyones voice is valued and treated equally.

Were passionate about what we do but we dont take ourselves too seriously. Simply put this a great place to be. So when it comes to your life outside of work ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Tunnel Ventilation Engineer located in our Epsom office to support our impressive portfolio of projects both in the UK and internationally.

We need to increase our team to meet the growing demands from our clients and are looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to embrace the future. We have the depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to help you build a bright career in this exciting and rapidly evolving sector.

As one of the UKs leading geotechnical and tunnelling consultancies AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive service in ground engineering. With more than 345 UK based ground engineering professionals AtkinsRéalis geotechnical and tunnelling reputation is built on the skills excellence and commitment of our people.

Your role

• Support winning and delivery of tunnel M&E ventilation projects.
• Strengthen and expand our presence in the UK Rail and Road sector.
• Act as a Technical Authority and client-facing engineer.
• Contribute to strategic growth bids and industry engagement.

Project & Technical Delivery

• Lead/support the design and assessment of tunnel ventilation systems.
• Carry out 1D modelling (SES / IDA) CFD studies risk assessment.
• Deliver fire and life safety assessments and ventilation strategies.
• Support commissioning testing and asset performance reviews.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.

Business Growth & Client Engagement

• Support actively on growing the UK and International market.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships in the UK rail sector.
• Identify opportunities in rail ventilation and fire life safety projects.
• Support bid preparation and technical proposals.
• Represent the business in meetings workshops and industry events.

Internal Capability Development

• Support mentoring of junior engineers.
• Contribute to improving processes tools methods and best practice.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth strategy.

About you

• Strong client relation with UK Rail tunnel operators.
• Strong experience in tunnel ventilation design and asset management projects.
• Proven use/knowledge of SES (rail ventilation modelling) IDA Tunnel (road / metro modelling) and CFD tools (e.g. FDS Pyrosim Pathfinder).
• Good understanding of Fire dynamics smoke control and ventilation principles.
• Relevant standards (e.g. NFPA PIARC UK guidance).
• Experience in Project delivery across design / feasibility stages Client interaction and coordination.
• Established network within UK rail organisations (e.g. Network Rail TfL consultants).
• Demonstrated contribution to business development or winning work.
• Ability to operate with limited supervision and support senior leadership.
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a specialist capability within a leading consultancy.
• Exposure to major UK and international tunnel projects.

Personal Attributes

• Entrepreneurial mindset able to identify and pursue opportunities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative but capable of leading technical discussions
• Motivated to grow a technical discipline

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

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds 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. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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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. As a Disability Confident Leader we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment please let us know at the application stage.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Contractual (Fixed Term)

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1