Engineer

SNC-Lavalin; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services company is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead technical design projects. With 4-10 years in engineering consultancy and extensive UK water industry experience, you'll manage teams, oversee project budgets, and ensure high-quality deliverables. This role offers comprehensive benefits, flexible work solutions, and opportunities for innovation. Join us in transforming infrastructure and energy systems while enjoying a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance for dependents

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus program

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of working experience in an engineering consultancy with UK experience.
• Extensive experience in the UK water industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct teams undertaking technical design work to high quality standards.
• Manage time and budgets for key project milestones.
• Grow and manage electrical engineering capability within the practice.
• Deliver integrated design solutions with teams in various locations.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards in design.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge (LV and HV systems)

Technical leadership skills

Communication with clients

Experience with HAZOP assessments

Understanding of regulatory standards

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class Engineering Services and Water MEPICA organization, bringing together people, data, and technology to transform global infrastructure and energy systems. Formed through the integration of legacy organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world‑leading professional services company committed to engineering a better future for the planet and its people.

With a global network of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we partner with clients and industry leaders to deliver innovative, end‑to‑end solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. Our expertise spans consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, decommissioning, and capital delivery.

We take pride in contributing to some of the world’s most iconic and complex projects. Our success is powered by talented teams whose diverse perspectives and deep technical knowledge set us apart. At AtkinsRéalis, you’ll join a genuinely collaborative environment where everyone is supported to thrive.

We believe in strong work‑life balance and offer flexible and remote working options to support individual priorities. We are committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our pledges toward Women’s Equality and our recognition as a Disability Confident and Inclusive Employer.

Your role

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Defining briefs, scopes of work, and lead 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.
• Setting quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage electrical engineering capability within the practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical design (LV and HV systems), motor control centres/switchgear, electrical installations and systems within industrial/process environment, HAZOP assessments, DSEAR/ATEX installation practice, production of SLD/BCD’s, earthing and bonding and familiarity with current UK design standards, including industry specific standards and working practices.
• Proven as a strong technical leader in the multidisciplinary delivery.
• A winning work mentality drive to expand AtkinsRéalis' client portfolio.
• Working with and developing digital design tools such as unit process sizing and other automated design tools.
• Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Communication with clients within the UK, Middle East, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, etc.
• Understanding of HAZOP, DSEAR, CDM, WIMES, British and European Standards and other statutory, regulatory and non-regulatory provisions and guidance.
• Meet and exceed quality, programme, budgetary and H&S requirements on projects.
• Contributing to new innovative ideas/ making suggestions for innovation.
• Opportunity to present your project work at company meetings or at conferences.
• Able to coordinate with wider team in multidisciplinary projects.

About you

• 4-10 years of working experience in an engineering consultancy preferably having UK based experience.
• Extensive UK water industry experience.

Reward & benefits

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's 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. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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.