Assistant Building Services / Sustainability Engineer

Lead delivery with vision.

Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where we have a impressive variety of projects on the go at any one time. So, joining us means you could take your career wherever your interests lie. Everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed and are ready to help you develop.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So, talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. We also value your transferable skills and potential and can't wait to invest in your training, development, and progression.

Building Services Engineers play a key part in reducing energy and water usage in schools, offices, and other buildings. They design buildings so that people are comfortable and can live and work with freedom and ease. You’ll consider and design technologies such as Solar Panels, Heat Pumps and Controls Systems that keep a building working as efficiently and sustainably as possible.

The individual will work closely with the Managing M&E Engineer and existing teams to support the offering of M&E design and surveying services.

Your purpose:

• A passion for working in a consultancy environment.
• Demonstration of equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything you do.
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions, whilst also adhering to industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
• Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable).
• Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies.

Requirements:

• Degree in a relevant Building Services Engineering / Sustainability / Construction subject.
• Student/Graduate CIBSE/IET Membership is preferable, with desire and motivation to work towards professional accreditation. 
• Competent user of Microsoft Office programmes.
• The ability to demonstrate a highly motivated, pro-active approach to work matters.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable-

Have experience of using industry standard software, including AutoCAD and Hevacomp/IES/TAS/Trimble/Relux/Dialux, to produce drawings and design calculations.

What you can bring:

• Assisting with preparation of design calculations utilising both industry standard software and spreadsheets.
• Produce tender documentation to include drawings, specifications, risk assessments and pricing schedules. Carry out site surveys and complete feasibility reports and budget costs.Accompany Senior Engineers to client/design team meetings, recording minutes.
• Understand and work in accordance with regulations, standards, and guidance, including Building Regulations, British Standards and CIBSE guidance.
• Maintain service quality standards and a culture of continuous improvement and constructive expertise.
• Participate in relevant internal/external training initiatives.
• Keep abreast of industry issues and developments in best practice, in particular focusing on Net Zero initiatives and low carbon technologies.
• Communicate and interact with others coherently, in accordance with the organisation's values.

This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has good commercial awareness and who will assist in providing an exemplary service to our clients.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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