Senior Mechanical Engineer [On-Site]

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis, is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Rail and Water.

AtkinsRéalis’ Infrastructure business provides multidisciplinary engineering services and integrated solutions across a wide range of projects relating to buildings and infrastructure. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in some of the world’s most challenging and exciting engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Rail and Water.

We have immediate opportunities for experienced Senior and Principal Engineer grades (Mechanical) to take on a role as part of a major project team based on site in Plymouth. The role will involve leading and delivering engineering solutions for the delivery of a wide-range of technical design packages.

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Role Location:

Changes in our flexible working practices mean that some of the work can be fulfilled via remote working, however this role is predominately site-based to develop technical information and engage with AtkinsRéalis and their client teams. Reasonable expenses for travel to site and accommodation, where required, will be provided.

For candidates who are local or looking to relocate to the area, AtkinsRéalis has a number of offices within the South-West to provide a part time base of operation, in addition to our group flexible working policy.

Secondment Details:

Please note that this role requires full time attendance on site, based in Plymouth. It will be discussed with you at interview. Our full-time roles offer a working week that allows for 4 longer days on site and a shorter Friday working from home or AtkinsRéalis office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering resource in the delivery of one or more technical design packages.
• Delivery of engineering solutions for large-scale packages of work.
• Undertake Design following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Production of all technical deliverables including client presentation and engagement.
• Preparation of briefs, scopes of work, and develop fee/bid proposals.
• Management of internal design resource in producing elements of the design.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Engagement with internal and third-party specialists and resources.
• Engagement with suppliers and manufacturers to establish appropriate solutions.
• Review and verification of design practices and technical solutions as part of a wider team.
• Attendance at internal and external co-ordination, progress, and design review meetings.

Requirements:

• Dockyard or MOD design experience preferred.
• Appropriate qualification in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency using technical software, drawing and calculation packages.
• Flexible attitude and enthusiastic approach to work and level of responsibility given.
• Be self-motivated to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Achieved or working towards professional registration (CEng, MCIBSE, or equivalent qualification).

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeContractual (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.