Layout Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to lead technical aspects of layout engineering projects. The role involves supervising teams, ensuring technical accuracy in design, and mentoring junior colleagues. You will work on diverse projects in a highly regulated industry, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Join a culture that values diversity and inclusion, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., power, chemical, oil & gas).
• Chartered Engineer status and membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and layout of building projects ensuring technical accuracy.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor others while leading technical aspects of projects.
• Prepare essential technical documents and coordinate team activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modelling

CAD software

Job description

Are you an experienced Layout Engineer with excellent leadership abilities? We are looking for a technically strong person who excels in line-managing staff and assisting with team coordination.

Do you enjoy a wide variety of tasks and projects? We are seeking someone versatile; you could be working on a small individual assignment or as part of a larger, multi-disciplinary team. You will enjoy working on a range of tasks while helping to mentor and train more junior colleagues.

Examples of the types of work you may be involved in:

• You’ll support the design and layout of building projects by ensuring technical accuracy of P&ID’s, equipment data and cable lists etc.
• Supervising, developing, and mentoring others. Leading technical aspects of layout engineering projects.
• This may be over a range of design phases, from initial concept through to detailed design.
• Coordinating team activities such as resourcing and group meetings (working alongside the group lead).
• Responsible for preparing essential technical documents.

Desired experience you can bring:

• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or experience in a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status and membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IMechE) is desirable.
• Strong technical background in layout engineering standards, including safety protocols.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g., power, chemical, oil & gas) is desirable.
• Plant layout design and optimization.
• Equipment layout and spatial arrangement.
• Piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) development.
• 3D modelling and CAD software proficiency.
• Checking and providing assurance of deliverables.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

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 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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