Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company: Atkins Global
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Are you a 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? We are looking for an energetic and experienced Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. Youll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients clients such as United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Water, Northern Ireland Water, as well as other regional water authorities. As a key member of our team, youll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. Were committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools. Experience in Water market is preferable. A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects. 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. 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. Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. 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. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. DAT Worker Type: Employee Job Type: Regular 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. #…

Posted: June 22nd, 2026