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Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Overview
AtkinsRéalis are looking to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Building Services Lead to join our growing Bristol team, as part of the wider Midlands, South-West and Wales Building Services Practice. This is a key leadership role focused on developing our mechanical, electrical and public health engineering capability, strengthening our local market presence and supporting the delivery of high-quality multidisciplinary projects across the region. AtkinsRéalis is more than just engineering. We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, bringing together people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems. Our Building Services teams play a central role in creating safe, sustainable, resilient and efficient buildings and infrastructure, working collaboratively with clients and design teams to deliver practical, innovative and technically robust solutions. As a fully integrated multidisciplinary practice, you will work alongside architects, civil and structural engineers, project managers, cost consultants, environmental specialists and wider engineering disciplines. Within the Midlands, South-West and Wales business, our teams support projects across sectors including commercial, education, defence, energy, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, transport and local government. People are at the heart of our success and supporting, training and mentoring our staff is central to maintaining technical excellence, strong client relationships and a positive team culture.
Your role
- Provide strategic leadership for the Bristol Building Services team, supporting growth, work winning, technical excellence and high-quality project delivery.
- Grow and strengthen the local Building Services portfolio by engaging with clients, identifying opportunities and developing long-term relationships across Bristol, the South-West and Wales.
- Lead and coordinate building services engineering input across all project stages, ensuring solutions are integrated, coordinated, buildable and aligned with client requirements.
- Take responsibility for successful project delivery, including scope definition, technical quality, programme, resource planning, commercial performance, risk management and client satisfaction.
- Act as a visible leader for Building Services in Bristol, helping to shape the team's direction, culture, workload and contribution to the wider regional and national practice.
- Support team management, including staff development, mentoring, resource planning, workload management and financial performance.
- Champion low-carbon, energy-efficient and resilient building services design, applying relevant standards, guidance, digital tools and best practice.
- Contribute to compelling bids, proposals and technical responses by defining robust engineering approaches, identifying differentiators and supporting fee development.
- Provide technical leadership and review of mechanical, electrical and public health design deliverables, ensuring outputs meet agreed standards, scope, programme and budget.
Location
Bristol, Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-158037
Salary range
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About you
- Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer.
- Demonstrable track record of leading building services engineering commissions and developing client relationships in Bristol, the South-West, Wales or comparable regional markets.
- Strong technical competence in mechanical, electrical and/or public health building services design, with the ability to understand interfaces across all MEP disciplines and wider multidisciplinary design teams.
- Experience preparing successful bids, tenders, fee proposals and technical submissions, with good commercial awareness and results orientation.
- Ability to confidently engage with clients, stakeholders, senior management, project teams and supply chain partners, with strong communication and influencing skills.
- Direct experience of leading and coordinating building services design packages across project stages, including responsibility for technical quality, design integration, risk management and delivery performance.
- Good awareness of digital design and BIM processes, including collaborative working in model-based environments such as Revit, Navisworks or equivalent platforms.
- Knowledge of relevant UK building services standards, regulations and industry guidance, with an understanding of health, safety, sustainability, energy performance and design risk management obligations.
- The opportunity to work both locally and within our national business to win and deliver work will mean that there will be a requirement for flexibility in respect of travel and location as project demands require.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
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.
Make it brilliant, a career with AtkinsRéalis
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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.
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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.
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