Mechanical Piping Engineer - Nuclear

AtkinsRéalis; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering and consultancy, specializing in sustainable energy solutions, seeks a Mechanical Engineer in Glasgow. The role involves designing piping systems and pressure equipment for various challenging projects in the energy sector. Candidates should possess a degree and relevant experience in design and analysis, with a collaborative approach to delivering innovative solutions for clients.

Benefits

Flexible 'Total Reward' package

Health benefits

Career development support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or relevant qualification).
• Experience in piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis.
• Experience in writing detailed technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Designing systems for safety-critical plants.
• Engaging with clients and understanding their issues.
• Working within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Piping and pressure vessel design

Technical report writing

Client engagement

Education

Degree qualified mechanical engineer

Tools

Automation tools (Python)

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Mechanical Engineer, with a background in analysis and design of piping systems and pressure equipment, who thrives on difficult problems? Are you drawn to complex design projects and excited by the opportunity to rapidly move on to leadership positions, heading up projects and guiding junior engineers?

If so, you might enjoy solving the energy industry’s most important pressure equipment design conundrums across a variety of clients. You could be designing systems to provide cooling for safety-critical plant, emergency shutdown capability for nuclear reactors, qualifying pipework for high temperatures and pressures in fusion reactors, supporting UK Submarine and SMR programmes, or enabling renewable energy projects within a growing carbon net zero portfolio. You’re likely to juggle several projects simultaneously, so adaptability is essential. The constant is the complex nature of these jobs and the chance to provide innovative solutions for various clients.

In any energy-related project, you'll be deploying collaborative solutions to ensure safe and reliable plant operation, making a significant contribution to future energy safety.

If you are a self-starter capable of delivering multiple projects, working closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, set up projects, and deliver right-first-time solutions, then we encourage you to apply.

Role requirements:

You will work within small to medium-sized multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative and supportive environment, working at least half of your time in an office or site setting. You may also be based at client sites or facilities. You should bring commercial awareness to effectively deliver tasks across multiple workstreams within time, quality, and budget constraints.

Essential criteria:

• Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or relevant qualification)
• Experience in piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis
• Experience in writing detailed technical reports (e.g., design substantiations, safety cases)
• Ability to engage with clients, understand their issues, and work at their sites

Preferred experience (but not mandatory):

• Experience in safety-critical, heavily regulated environments like nuclear power
• Chartered status or near application
• Experience with design codes such as ASME BPVC Section III, RCC-M, BS EN 13480, BS EN 13445
• Experience in automation tools, preferably Python
• Experience in requirements capture, task specification, and bid writing
• Site support and installation supervision
• PESR and PSSR compliance

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are committed to a sustainable energy future, supporting the UK’s Net Zero target by 2050 through innovative projects in nuclear, renewables, and decarbonisation. Join us to work on impactful, diverse projects that promote safety and resilience in energy systems.

Benefits:

Enjoy a flexible 'Total Reward' package tailored to your needs, including holidays, health benefits, and career development support. We value diversity and inclusion, offering flexible working and support for all backgrounds.

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a global leader in engineering and consultancy, with over 100 years of experience. We are dedicated to delivering sustainable projects that positively impact the world.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on UK residency and vetting processes. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.