Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Cities & development
- Cardiff
Shape the future of our cities and environments.
You might know us 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. And when you join us, you'll be a 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. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. We are looking for Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineers to join our growing team in Cardiff.
Your Purpose:
- Client briefing and stakeholder management.
- Mechanical specification and equipment schedules writing.
- Undertake heating, cooling and ventilation calculations.
- Produce, and manage others to produce, detailed calculations using industry standard digital tools.
- Work in partnership with AtkinsRéalis global technology centre (GTC) to add value to building services projects.
- Represent AtkinsRéalis at meetings with clients and contractors.
- Carry out site surveys and site progress reviews.
- Manage project delivery.
- Assist in the development and mentoring of others within the team.
What you can bring:
- Degree qualified, or equivalent qualification, in Building Services Engineering or related subject.
- Chartered Engineer with CIBSE / IMechE or working towards chartership.
- Good level of computer literacy in Microsoft packages.
- Experience and awareness of mechanical design tool software packages such as IES, HEVACOMP, NBS and Revit.
- Experience working in a design consultancy and/or experience of working within a contractor design environment is essential.
- Have a detailed knowledge of appropriate technical standards.
- Able to take charge of project deliverables, make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
- Awareness and management of available project budget.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.
Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.
We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
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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