Principal Mechanical Piping Engineer

Snc-Lavalin; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy is seeking a Principal Piping Engineer to oversee teams across significant nuclear projects and lead the development of piping solutions. This role offers the opportunity to mentor colleagues and progress your career while ensuring the delivery of sustainable energy solutions. Join a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Support for career development and training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis.
• Experience delivering projects for UK nuclear licensees.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institute (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to deliver piping solutions for construction and operation in nuclear.
• Technical leadership of piping teams on large projects.
• Regularly communicate with clients and stakeholders to build relationships.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Excited about transforming the world's energy?

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally.

We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

As a Principal Piping Engineer, you'll play a significant role in your projects and across our Nuclear & Power Division. You'll lead and oversee teams across significant nuclear projects, keeping the world powered more sustainably. Working closely with colleagues, clients, stakeholders and contractors, you'll also enjoy opportunities to mentor colleagues while progressing your career upward.

Your purpose:

• The role will entail leading projects to deliver piping solutions for the construction of new nuclear stations and systems at fusion research facilities, support the operation of the existing nuclear generating fleet and decommission nuclear sites. Day-to-day activities may include the following:
• Technical Leadership of piping teams on large projects or multi-discipline teams on small to mid-size projects.
• Delivery of technical solutions to complex problems.
• Oversight of production of clear and concise technical reports, calculations and drawings.
• Review and verification of technical documentation produced by others.
• Regular communication with clients and stakeholders, building and nurturing strong relationships with them.
• Production or review of bids and proposals.
• Develop capability through mentoring and coaching, development of tools/templates, input into technical community.

What you can bring:

In addition to having excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Senior technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with extensive experience in using fundamental engineering skills while leading and developing others.
• Extensive experience in piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis.
• Experience delivering projects for UK nuclear licensees.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in safety critical piping design.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institute.
• Experience in working with design codes such as ASME BPVC Section III, RCC-M, BS EN 13480, BS EN 13445.
• Experienced in PESR and PSSR compliance.
• A good understanding of commercial and client management principles.

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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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.