Job Description Overview
Shape the future of our cities and environments. Are you a Principal Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place? You will play a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects, delivering transformational programmes for critical infrastructure and working on landmark engineering projects domestically and internationally.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate or manage a team of Mechanical engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
- Produce and review technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work.
- Provide technical input into project design deliverables and work with the project management team to manage time, budgets and key milestones.
- Collaborate with client, operational, and project teams within the immediate team and across AtkinsRéalis units.
- Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and grow the Mechanical Engineering capabilities within the local team.
- Work independently with minimal technical guidance and exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems.
- 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 checking and reviewing own and others’ work.
Qualifications
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered or Incorporated Mechanical Engineer.
- Proven experience coordinating or managing a Mechanical engineering design delivery team within a design consultancy in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in the design integration of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing systems.
- Thorough understanding of current UK design standards, legislation and industry best practices (including CDM and DSEAR).
- Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools.
- Experience in the Water market preferable.
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts within diverse teams.
- Proactive, highly motivated and collaborative mindset to drive teamwork.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
Hybrid working: 3 days per week office/site based. The role is based in Bristol, Exeter, Cardiff, Swansea, Birmingham or Derby offices. You will enjoy competitive salaries, flexible holiday allowances, training and professional development opportunities, employee rewards and a range of benefits to support health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
Equal Opportunities Statement
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities and are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong.
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