Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Infrastructure Leader

AtkinsRéalis Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Water team in the UK, delivering sustainable solutions for major water infrastructure projects across the country. You will lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and work with multidisciplinary teams to drive high-quality outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in office/site, and opportunities to influence major programmes across the UK, including Sizewell C and other water frameworks.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with IMechE or equivalent, or ability to become chartered within 12 months.
• Proven experience leading technical delivery in multidisciplinary environments, preferably in water.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery on mechanical engineering solutions for water resource projects across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, sustainable engineering solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians within project teams.
• Develop and review technical reports, calculations, specifications, drawings and design packages to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, stakeholders and partners.
• Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies.
• Identify opportunities to create additional value for clients and communities.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Water team in the UK, delivering sustainable solutions for major water infrastructure projects across the country. You will lead technical delivery, mentor engineers, and work with multidisciplinary teams to drive high-quality outcomes.

The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in office/site, and opportunities to influence major programmes across the UK, including Sizewell C and other water frameworks.