Principal Mechanical Engineer, AtkinsRéalis
3 days a week in office (The Hub, Bristol OR Capital Quarter, Cardiff OR Chamberlain Square, Birmingham)
World-class engineering services and nuclear organisation
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World-class engineering services and nuclear organisation
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
3 days a week in office (The Hub, Bristol OR Capital Quarter, Cardiff OR Chamberlain Square, Birmingham)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
Role
Who you are
- Are you a Principal Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects?
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Chartered or Incorporated Mechanical Engineer
- Proven experience in coordinating or managing a Mechanical engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems
- The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in the design integration of a wide range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing systems. Additionally, it demands a thorough understanding of current UK design standards, relevant legislation, and established industry practices
- Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including a strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and DSEAR
- Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools
- Experience in Water market is preferable
- Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams
- A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects
- Meet some but not all of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you!
- 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
What the job involves
- We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients – clients such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency, as well as other regional water authorities
- As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We’re committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support
- Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges
- The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development
- As Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
- Coordinate or manage a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment design
- Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope
- Provide technical input into project design deliverables for Mechanical aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes
- Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams
- Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the local team
- Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members
- Provide technical support for bid proposals
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions
- Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of own work as well as others
Application process
- Please submit your CV along with a cover letter letting us know your motivation for applying and highlighting how your skills and experience align with the role
- 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
Our take
Connected energy systems and infrastructure require connected companies, and AtkinsRéalis is the result of a web of businesses integrating into one large engineering and nuclear services enterprise. With companies under its umbrella dating back to 1911, it’s a major player in the energy services and consulting space.
Covering the whole lifecycle of energy assets, AtkinsRéalis is hired to consult and advise on energy and infrastructure projects, building the tech and data surrounding its clients' projects. Services include intelligent networks & cybersecurity, project and construction management, decommissioning and environmental services.
Having been acquired by SNC Lavalin in 2017, AtkinsRéalis is one of the most trusted voices in the energy and infrastructure sector, and its global client base means it’s only set to continue on an impressive growth trajectory.
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Quartier des Spectacles, Montreal, QC
Leadership
Ian Edwards
(President & CEO)Previously the President & CEO of SNC Lavalin, Managing Director of Leighton Asia, Division Director of Gammon Construction and studied Civil Engineering at the University of Lancashire.
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