Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a CAD Capability Lead within its Net Zero Practice to drive innovative CAD strategies across renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will lead CAD designers, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while thriving in a flexible work environment that supports diverse and inclusive values.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading CAD design teams.
• Proven track record in delivering compliant designs.
• Comfortable in dynamic environments and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of CAD capability and strategies.
• Manage and coordinate CAD designers across projects.
• Ensure technical compliance for all designs and drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Stakeholder Liaison

Technical Compliance

Education

Diploma in Engineering Design or equivalent

Tools

Plant 3D

Revit

AutoCAD

EDMS/PLM software

Job description

We are seeking a CAD capability lead for our growing Net Zero Practice. We are proposing that this position would be based from one of our core UK offices (Glasgow, Birmingham or Bristol although other locations would be considered), with a flexible mixture of home-working and office time expected. We welcome full-time or part-time applicants.

Join us in building a carbon-free future

Are you a senior CAD designer who thrives on collaboration and organising others? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to provide leadership, set-up projects and guide CAD designers and engineering teams? Are you energised by developing a group wide CAD strategy and CAD leadership?

If so, you could join us to support many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net zero portfolio. You are likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously, so enjoying being adaptable is a must!

If you are a self-starter who can deliver multiple projects at the same time, work closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects and deliver right-first-time solutions for the most demanding problems in the energy industry, then we’d love you to apply.

Your Purpose:

• You will be working alongside our engineering teams to prepare designs, 3D models, and detailed drawings that comply with project and client requirements (multi-discipline).
• You will be responsible for developing our cross-market CAD strategy, growing our capability, and co-ordinating CAD designers.

Tasks may include:

• Developing the CAD capability and growth strategy.
• Line managing and coordinating CAD designers in UK and India to deliver high quality drawings.
• Coordinating with engineers, clients, and CAD teams to select and set-up appropriate software.
• Reviewing and checking designs to ensure compliance with engineers and project requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with the company’s established standards, conventions, and procedures, and applicable engineering codes and practices (inc. BS 8888).
  Coordinating and prioritising multiple projects in a deadline-oriented environment.
  Leading on CAD improvement initiatives and tools development.

What you can bring:

• You will have produced designs and drawings to applicable engineering codes and practices, and have experience in leading others (or the desire to do so).
• You are comfortable working in new and changing environments and have a desire to contribute to the success of the business.
• You are comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• You will have a proven track record of working effectively as part of a project team.
• You will be comfortable supporting Quality Assurance processes through review or checking colleagues’ work and presenting your findings / work to clients.
• Your experience will be throughout the complete project lifecycle.

Key skills and attributes include the following:

• Experience with a variety of CAD software for various engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, electrical): Such as Plant 3D, Revit, AutoCAD (including setup and configuration).
• Knowledge of software compatibilities & integration.
• An appreciation of delivery and checking of technically compliant design deliverables in accordance with the input requirements, and ability to identify design issues.
• Experience of CAD delivery for high hazard industrial projects (e.g., Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, High Voltage electrical infrastructure)
• The desire to inspire / guide others.

Optional attributes:

• A diploma in Engineering design, drafting or equivalent.
• Previous experience leading teams and developing strategies.
• An appreciation of EDMS/PLM software, such as Vault, Project wise and Teamcenter.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our dynamic employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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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