Mechanical Engineer, Manchester

Atelier Ten
Manchester
3 weeks ago
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Thank you for asking! Kindness and curiosity are some of Atelier Ten’s core tenets.

We are a team of building services engineers and environmental designers championing for a healthier planet, leveraging our collective knowledge of sustainable spaces. We help bring elegance and efficiency to every building and collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, and stakeholders to realize their sustainable visions. We don’t just follow industry trends; we trailblaze new paths to create high-performing, sustainable, and award-winning buildings.

We are part of the SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 across member companies including AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC, and Surbana Jurong, with over 120 offices in more than 40 countries.

Our team includes architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers, and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creativity to shape a better future.

We maintain efficient business knowledge and quality management systems to provide our clients—both private and public—with first-class services across design, construction, building services, engineering, and maintenance disciplines, along with award-winning project development and management services, including a renowned design solutions consultancy.

The post holder will support and deliver work on a variety of projects.

Key accountabilities

  • Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) in all areas
  • Interest in mechanical engineering
  • Interest in Atelier Ten’s approach
  • Ability to produce complex calculations and drawings under supervision, with some tasks performed independently
  • Ability to develop complex designs under supervision, with some tasks performed independently
  • Willingness to understand other disciplines

Project management

  • Coordinate with in-house engineers, environmental team, and CAD team
  • Meet agreed deadlines and work within project timelines
  • Provide timely updates to line manager

Who are you?

  • Committed to CPD
  • Interested in electrical engineering
  • Interested in Atelier Ten’s approach
  • Capable of producing complex calculations and drawings under supervision, with some independent work
  • Willing to learn about other disciplines
  • Effective communication with engineers, environmental team, and CAD team
  • Aware of deadlines and able to manage time effectively
  • Provide updates to line manager as needed
  • Understand the importance of clients, architects, and the design team to Atelier Ten
  • Foster positive working relationships within the team

Qualifications and skills

  • Ability to work independently
  • Prioritize tasks and think strategically about project delivery
  • Identify resource requirements
  • Good interpersonal skills

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need adjustments or support, such as alternative formats for the application, please contact our recruitment team.

We value your feedback on the application process and are happy to provide additional information to help you decide about joining us.

If we can support you further, please let us know—we’re here to help.

Agency

Resumes/CVs submitted unsolicited via our website or email are property of Atelier Ten and not subject to agency fees unless a formal agreement is in place. Only agencies with a written agreement and invitation from our Recruitment Team can submit candidates for review.


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