Principal Mechanical Engineer

Take our vision into the future.

We might know you for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. When you join us, you’ll be part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. This is a great place to be. We offer flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in 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 across Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education, providing industry-leading solutions from the project lifecycle, with client‑side support and construction phases. We would love to talk to you if you want to be part of a passionate team.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol, Derby and Birmingham offices.

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• Lead teams to undertake technical design work, ensuring relevant design standards and codes are followed, to high‑quality levels and managing design change effectively.
  
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 responsibilities as Designer and Principal Designer.
  
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
  
• Manage time and budgets to meet 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.
  

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• Chartered Mechanical Engineer.
  
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
  
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical equipment, including sizing and specification of pumps, blowers, screens, chemical dosing plant and other common treatment processes and equipment.
  
• In‑depth understanding of current UK design standards and working practices for water and wastewater treatment applications.
  
• 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 range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of training and professional development opportunities 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 organization. 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.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this 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 UK residency of 5 years or longer. If applying, please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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