Principal Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Mechanical Engineer, where you will shape the future of critical infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to lead a talented team in delivering innovative design solutions across various sectors, including Water, Aviation, and Defence. With a focus on collaboration and quality assurance, you will manage significant projects while enjoying the flexibility of a diverse work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the engineering field and grow your career within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

25 Days Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer with experience in leading design delivery.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure high-quality design outputs.
• Prepare briefs and manage time and budgets effectively.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Design Standards

Project Management

CDM Legislation

ATEX Compliance

Education

Chartered Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Mechanical Equipment

Design Software

Job description

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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 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 and construction phases. If being part of a passionate team excites you, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, and Glasgow offices.

We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. We trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career growth.

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant 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 UK and overseas teams 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 design.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, and chemical dosing plants, along with understanding 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, promoting a diverse and balanced workforce. Our flexible working options include no fixed hours, part-time roles, and remote working.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, regular benchmarking, 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits depend on experience and qualifications.

Our new name, AtkinsRéalis, reflects our evolving identity. You can review our benefits at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin.

Training

We are committed to developing our people through extensive training and support for professional memberships.

Additional Information

This role may require security clearance, contingent on UKSV vetting processes, including proof of UK residency for 5+ years. Please do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community with policies supporting work-life balance, flexible arrangements, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

We believe world-class talent is enriched by diversity of characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives, and we are committed to inclusive hiring practices.