Senior Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to work on diverse nuclear projects in Bristol. You will engage with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC components while ensuring project delivery meets safety and quality standards. This role encourages innovative problem-solving within multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Employee networks

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree, HND/C, or equivalent qualification level.
• Effective communicator who enjoys working with diverse teams.
• Proactive self-starter with capability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a variety of exciting nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C.
• Deliver engineering projects with a focus on safety, quality, time, and cost.
• Integrate quickly into multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders.

Skills

Client focus

Effective communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work in teams

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Member of a recognized institution

Job description

Job Description

Are you energized by working on technical projects? Do you thrive at building trusted and sustainable relationships? Are you naturally client focused?

As a Senior Project Engineer in our Nuclear and Power business, you'll enjoy the variety of work in our fast-growing Project Engineering capability assisting a wide variety of exciting nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C (HPC), Sizewell C (SZC), Small Modular Reactors (SMR), and Defence-based opportunities. We have a variety of projects available, ranging from design to site-based engineering. This includes AtkinsRéalis delivery projects across Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, and Installation fields.

Your Purpose:

• Educated to Degree, HND/C, or equivalent qualification level with a Mechanical Engineering or General Engineering background.
• Chartered or Incorporated Members of a recognised professional institution (IMechE, IMechE).
• Experienced and passionate about delivering engineering projects or roles to fulfil safety, quality, time, and cost.
• Effective in communication, you'll be someone who enjoys integrating quickly into diverse multi-disciplinary teams and is naturally able to influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
• An innovative problem solver with a keen eye for detail and a strong adherence to codes and standards.
• A proactive self-starter with the capability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Experience within the nuclear sector is not required - if you have experience applying multi-disciplinary or technical knowledge from other industries such as Nuclear, Military, Oil & Gas, or Marine, we'd love to hear from you.

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 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 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 the interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residence in the UK for 5 years or longer. Please do not mention or include details of any current or previous security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop. To support this, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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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 race, gender, age, religion, or disability but enriches itself through these differences.