Mechanical Engineer - Bristol

JOIN AtkinsRéalis is an exciting innovative world-leader in engineering and design consultancy and construction; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects. Seeking a mechanical engineer to join our expanding team. The role will be based in the South-West region, in our Bristol office where we have large growth expectations during 2022.

We have an extensive portfolio of UK, Overseas and Globally delivered projects, helping our clients address asset creation, process improvement and plant optimisation needs. Our locally focused teams incorporate expert electrical, ICA, process, mechanical and civil engineers who provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving our clients’ problems in innovating, creative, managing, building and investing in water and wastewater infrastructure.

Role requirements:

• Degree-qualified with a mechanical engineering bias; recently chartered member of a recognised engineering institution or already working towards chartership.
• Positive and enthusiastic, a confident communicator and a team player.
• Able to demonstrate a keen interest in the water/wastewater industry and will ideally have already spent a proportion of your career in the water sector or a related process industry, though this is not a requirement.
• Have a good understanding of the design process/ a willingness to learn an implement.
• Have a proven ability to complete assignments on time, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Willingness to contribute to and develop our technical knowledge networks.

Typical Role Responsibilities:

• Working within a multidisciplinary team to develop solutions to our clients needs.
• Delivering mechanical design components of projects as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-location, multi-party teams.
• Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with internal and external clients within the UK and worldwide.
• Support bidding and be proactive in the winning of work.
• Contributing to new innovative ideas/ making suggestions for innovation.
• Opportunity to present your project work in discipline group, company meetings or at conferences.
• Working with and developing our digital tools and products.

NOTE: If you do not meet all the listed items but believe you are suitable for the role then you will still be considered.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

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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