Principal Mechanical Engineer

Requirements

• 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?
• 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
• A degree inMechanicalEngineering or equivalent
• Charteredor IncorporatedMechanicalEngineer
• Proven experience incoordinating or managing aMechanicalengineering designdelivery teamfor adesign consultancyincludingwithin a multi-disciplinary environment
• Takesbroadperspective toidentifyinnovative solutionsto design problems
• The role requires comprehensive knowledge and proven practical experience in thedesignintegration 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 Watermarket is preferable
• Demonstrates strong communicationskills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively withindiverse multi-disciplinaryteams
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and sharedsuccess across projects
• Meet some but not all of the criteria? We’d still love to hear from you!

What the job involves

• 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. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn’t a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally
• 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/PrincipalMechanicalEngineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:
• Coordinate or manage a team ofMechanicalengineers 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 AtkinsRéalisteams
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the MechanicalEngineering 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

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