Principal Mechanical Engineer

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team where everyone has a voice and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Principal Mechanical Engineer. You’ll play a vital role in every aspect of mechanical engineering on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of mechanical engineering within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry‑leading mechanical engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you, then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol office.

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes and to high‑quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery including multidisciplinary design.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens and chemical dosing plant, as well as an in‑depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices.
• Strong understanding of legislation such as CDM and ATEX.

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. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners, clients and 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.

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. 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 abilities.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE #LI-UK #DAT

Employee

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, ethnicity or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.

Required Experience: Staff IC

Key Skills: Design, Academics, AutoCAD 3D, Cafe, Fabrication, Java

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK