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    Chief Mechanical Design Engineer - Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom - AtkinsRéalis

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    Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
    Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer who thrives on leading the way on solving difficult engineering problems? Are you drawn to complex projects and excited by the opportunity to rapidly progress your technical leadership skills to the next level, heading up multi-disciplinary projects?

    If so, you might enjoy solving the energy industry's most important mechanical engineering conundrums for a multitude of energy systems across a variety of clients.

    You could be Managing exciting projects designing test rigs in support of the development of the UKs nuclear fusion capabilities, carrying out structural integrity assessment of primary plant (for both civil and defence applications) to keep existing fleet generating, designing high integrity structures for new nuclear establishments, or leading 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 Whichever energy-related projects you get involved in, you'll be engaged in the development of engineering solutions to the industry's most challenging problems, so you'll be making an important and rewarding contribution to the energy and environmental security of the UK and beyond.

    If you are a self-starter who can deliver multiple projects at the same time, working closely with clients and internal teams to capture requirements, set up projects and deliver right-first-time solutions for the most challenging problems in the energy industry, then we'd love you to apply.

    You will deliver projects, lead teams and programmes, or work directly for our clients embedded into their major programmes.

    To benefit from the collective experience of the team and our clients, and drive innovative thinking, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive office/site environment for a minimum of half of your working week.

    You will bring sound commercial awareness when supervising those teams to effectively deliver tasks for multiple workstreams and to deliver to time, quality, and cost.

    As an Engineer within our team, your work will be diverse and challenging and will include overseeing and checking of code compliant calculations, reviewing and approving technical documents, managing design activities and outputs (CAD designs and drawings), as well as liaising with the project manager and director in supporting commercial matters and bidding activities.

    We achieve success by working in close partnership with our clients, by matching our skills to their needs, being flexible, and by using our resources efficiently.

    Whether we're delivering high quality engineering and technical services or programme management, we always deliver the solution that's right for them.

    Degree qualified mechanical engineer (or other relevant qualification).
    Experience working with design codes typical for the engineering industry (ASME, Eurocodes, BS EN13001, RCC-M etc., Experience in requirements capture, including functional, non-functional, stakeholder and regulatory requirements.
    Experience in Supervising and overseeing optioneering studies to generate design solutions.
    Experience in overseeing and reviewing mechanical engineering substantiation for new designs or existing plant.

    Experience in writing, reviewing, and approving technical reports and documentation (e.g., design calculations, basis of analysis, safety case reports, design reports).

    Proven track record of leading successful engineering projects with varying team sizes.
    Experience in delivery accountability for mechanical engineering solutions.
    Nuclear industry knowledge and safety case appreciation.
    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.

    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.

    So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. 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.

    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.

    Join our talent community to stay connected and engaged with us at AtkinsRéalis.
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