Principal Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, where your expertise will shape iconic engineering projects. This role offers the chance to lead diverse teams and manage multidisciplinary design delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs while adhering to UK design standards. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and professional development, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values work-life balance. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions across various sectors, including Water, Aviation, and Defence.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

25 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Training Programs

Employee Networks

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Lead technical design work ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas for integrated design solutions.
• Prepare briefs and contribute to bid proposals.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Design Standards Knowledge

Project Management

Knowledge of UK Legislation

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining 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.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. You'll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We continue to provide industry-leading mechanical engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side support as well as during construction phases. If being part of a passionate team is for you, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol, Derby, and Birmingham offices.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. We trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career development to the next level.

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage time and budgets effectively to meet project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary projects.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing plants, and an in-depth understanding of UK design standards and practices.
• Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.

What we offer

At AtkinsRéalis, we support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs. Our diverse and flexible workforce values work-life balance. We offer flexible working options, no fixed hours, and no requirement for full-time office presence unless desired.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against industry standards, with a default of 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications.

Our new identity is AtkinsRéalis. You can learn more about our benefits at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin.

Training

We are committed to your professional and personal development, offering access to extensive training programs and supporting membership of relevant professional institutions.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance, contingent upon obtaining the necessary level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of UK residency for at least 5 years. Please do not mention or include details of current or previous security clearances in your application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks to support staff from all backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, valuing applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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Worker Type: Employee

Job Type: Regular