Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Nuclear Projects (Hybrid)

AtkinsRéalis; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Derby is seeking Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers to lead a team on diverse, challenging projects across the UK nuclear sector, with opportunities to embed with clients or work within design teams.

The role emphasizes delivering design and substantiation, managing timescales and budgets, and building strong stakeholder relationships while enjoying flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams on complex mechanical projects.
• Experience in the nuclear sector or highly regulated environments.
• Ability to deliver projects through a structured design process and collaborate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex mechanical and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Manage timescales, solve problems, and guide junior engineers.
• Deliver design and substantiation from feasibility to construction.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels to build strong relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Derby is seeking Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineers to lead a team on diverse, challenging projects across the UK nuclear sector, with opportunities to embed with clients or work within design teams.

The role emphasizes delivering design and substantiation, managing timescales and budgets, and building strong stakeholder relationships while enjoying flexible working arrangements.