Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible holiday allowances

Training and professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, seeks Senior Mechanical Engineers for roles spanning design, project and site-based work in the Nuclear business. This position offers a hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances and strong opportunities for training and professional development.

You will contribute to complex, safety-regulated projects and collaborate with colleagues across mechanical handling, diesel equipment, layouts and installation

Qualifications

• It requires Chartered or Incorporated membership in a recognised institution.
• Demonstrated or strong awareness of engineering practices within safety-regulated industries.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to influence project outcomes and deliver quality solutions.
• Experience or interest in mechanical handling, diesel equipment, layouts, or installation.
• A collaborative mindset with a proactive, growth-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Apply your technical expertise to contribute to impactful projects across the nuclear industry.
• Influence outcomes by delivering thoughtful, high-quality engineering solutions.
• Engage with diverse opportunities across design, project, and site-based environments.
• Contribute knowledge of engineering practices within safety-regulated industries.
• Collaborate with a team across specialisms such as mechanical handling, diesel equipment, turbines and balance-of-plant systems.
• Grow and develop capabilities while working in a dynamic and evolving sector.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Influence outcomes

Collaborative mindset

Growth mindset

Safety-regulated industries awareness

Education

CEng/IEng

Job description

Overview

Are you inspired by the opportunity to contribute to fast-paced, complex projects at the forefront of the nuclear industry? If so, this is your chance to help shape the future of nuclear with purpose and impact.

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy where your work goes beyond a job, it becomes a meaningful contribution to shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come. We take pride in creating an environment where collaboration, inclusion, and diverse perspectives are truly valued. Here, your voice matters, and your ideas can drive real change.

Within our thriving Nuclear business, we are continuing to grow following strong success across the UK's nuclear renaissance. Our Mechanical and Electrical Capability is expanding, and we are looking for Senior Mechanical Engineers to join us across design, project, and site-based roles. We are committed to helping you find a role aligned with your strengths, interests, and career aspirations, supporting you every step of the way.

Your role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply your technical expertise to contribute to impactful projects across the nuclear industry.
• Influence outcomes by delivering thoughtful, high-quality engineering solutions.
• Engage with diverse opportunities across design, project, and site-based environments.
• Contribute your knowledge or awareness of engineering practices within safety-regulated industries.
• Collaborate with a supportive and purpose-driven team across specialisms such as:
  • Mechanical handling
  • Large-scale diesel equipment
  • Turbine generators and associated balance-of-plant systems
  • Mechanical and electrical layouts
  • Installation and engineering delivery
• Grow and develop your capabilities while working in a dynamic and evolving sector.

About you

We are looking for individuals who bring both capability and curiosity, and who are motivated to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work. You may identify with the following:

• Chartered or Incorporated Member of a recognised professional institution.
• Demonstrated experience, or strong awareness, of engineering practices within safety-regulated industries.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to influence project outcomes and deliver quality solutions.
• Experience or interest in areas such as mechanical handling, diesel equipment, layouts, or installation.
• A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to share ideas and contribute to team success.
• A proactive and growth-oriented approach, with a desire to learn, develop, and make a positive impact.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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 creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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