Associate Director Mechanical Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking a Chartered Mechanical Engineer to lead design teams, manage projects, and provide technical expertise on mechanical equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in multidisciplinary design and a comprehensive understanding of relevant UK standards. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to engineering for a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer required.
• Experience in owning design delivery including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plants.

Responsibilities

• Own and direct teams doing technical design work.
• Define briefs and scopes of work.
• Manage time and budgets to project milestones.

Skills

Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer

Experience in multidisciplinary design

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients’ challenges head-on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering within multiple challenging sectors, including Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as during construction. We currently have opportunities in our Cardiff office.

Your Purpose

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Define briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Set quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage mechanical engineering capability within the practice.

What you can bring

• Chartered or Fellow Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical equipment, such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant, and a deep understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through community housing. We are proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for under-represented groups. We support communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces personnel and professionals returning after career breaks.

We are ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join, and we have been named in The Times Top 50 employers for women.

Security clearance

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 at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of in the UK of five years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not reference or include in your application details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community — a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. We offer 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 abilities.