Principal Mechanical Piping Engineer
- Whitehaven, Manchester, Sheffield, Bristol, Glasgow
- Nuclear
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply for this roleAre you a Mechanical Engineer, with a background in background in analysis and design of piping systems and pressure equipment, who thrives on difficult problems? Are you good at leading and developing others while managing multiple projects and tasks to meet changing demands and find the best solution for your needs? Do you enjoy solving complex problems and stretching out of your comfort zone?
If so, you might enjoy solving the energy industry’s most important pressure equipment design conundrums across a variety of clients. You could be designing systems to provide cooling for safety critical plant, to provide emergency shutdown capability to nuclear reactors, to qualify pipework for the high temperatures and pressures required for fusion reactors, to support the UK Submarine and SMR programmes, or to enable one of many renewable energy projects across a growing carbon net zero portfolio. You’re likely to be juggling several projects simultaneously, so enjoying being adaptable is a must! The constant in this role is the complex nature of the jobs and the chance to provide innovative solutions to a range of problems for several appreciative clients.
You’ll enjoy working with clients, colleagues and various stakeholders, simplifying concepts so that you bring clarity in ambiguous situations. You’ll be a good communicator, proactive in liaising with clients to identify their needs and new opportunities for you and your team to support. You’ll take ownership for the delivery of your work and your team and will be dependable, delivering on your commitments. You’ll be a natural reviewing and producing high quality technical documentation while meeting delivery and cost requirements. You’ll enjoy mentoring and coaching others to help them develop, solve problems and make decisions.
The role can be delivered following a hybrid working arrangement between one of our nuclear offices, client offices or sites and from your home. Every project is different, so this will vary depending on your client’s, your project team’s and your needs, but two days of office/site presence will be expected as a minimum.
About your team:
The focus of our Nuclear & Power business is our people and through them building and developing new long-term relationships with clients in the sector, of which we hold a number of long-term framework contracts through which we deliver our clients work.
You’ll be part of a truly diverse Pressure Equipment Design team; we pride ourselves on coming from a wide range of countries with wide-ranging educational backgrounds. You will enjoy access to the industry’s most significant players and you’ll have a varied work diet.
What you’ll be doing?
The role will entail leading projects to deliver piping solutions for the construction of new nuclear stations and systems at fusion research facilities, support the operation of the existing nuclear generating fleet and decommission nuclear sites. Day-to-day activities may include the following:
- Production of clear and concise technical reports and drawings.
- Develop capability through mentoring and coaching.
- Review and verification of technical documentation produced by others.
- Production of Safety Case documentation.
- Technical Leadership of piping teams on large projects or multi-discipline teams on simple projects.
- Delivery of technical solutions to complex problems.
- Regular communication with clients and stakeholders, building and nurturing strong relationships with them.
- Production of bids and proposals.
- You will take responsibility for the delivery of your work and your team. You will work closely with clients and stakeholders both remotely and from their premises.
What you can bring?
In addition to having excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Senior technical practitioner able to demonstrate good engineering judgement and with extensive experience in using fundamental engineering skills while leading and developing others.
- Extensive experience in piping and pressure vessel design and stress analysis.
- Experience with working in a safety critical and heavily regulated environment such as nuclear power generation/decommissioning industries.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience in safety critical piping design.
- Experience delivering projects for UK nuclear licensees.
- Chartered with a relevant professional institute (or approaching application for registration).
- Experience in working with design codes such as ASME BPVC Section III, RCC-M, BS EN 13480, BS EN 13445.
- Experienced in PESR and PSSR compliance.
- An understanding of commercial and client management principles.
- Sound commercial acumen.
- Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
- Proven record of delivering technically challenging projects.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.
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Meeting your needs:
When you start with us, you'll enjoy “Total Reward,” a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.
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More about us:
AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.
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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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