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High Value Manufacturing Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis
Bristol
1 month ago
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Job Description

High Value Manufacturing Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's foremost multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for individuals in search of a rewarding career. AtkinsRéalis is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the high value manufacturing sector. We are committed to delivering exceptional services to our clients, ensuring their facilities operate efficiently and effectively. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior / Principal Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join our team and deliver exceptional results for our clients across a diverse range of projects. The HVM Mechanical Building Services Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of technical excellence within high value manufacturing market. The ideal candidate will specialise in the design of cleanrooms and high-technology manufacturing facilities.

Your purpose:

  • Lead the design and development of mechanical building services for cleanrooms and high-technology manufacturing facilities.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and efficient design solutions.
  • Undertake feasibility and optioneering studies; site surveys and technical assessments.
  • Develop engineering solutions through the design lifecycle from concept through detailed design to commissioning and handover.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and best practices.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure the timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to build strong, lasting relationships and to ensure project requirements are met.
  • Perform risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Undertake CPD relevant to our clients products and processes.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development.


What you can bring:

  • Degree qualified mechanical engineer, building services engineer or other relevant engineering qualification.
  • Chartered engineer status with a relevant professional institute (IMechE or CIBSE), or approaching application for registration.
  • Experience at senior or principal engineer with a focus on the cleanroom and high technology / process manufacturing engineering industries. Previous experience working in a UK regulated industry e.g. semiconductor, pharmaceutical or nuclear would be an advantage.
  • You will have good analytical and problem-solving skills and are comfortable using your own judgement when managing uncertainty and technical risk.
  • Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to completion.
  • An in-depth knowledge of mechanical building services serving high technology industries such as semiconductor cleanrooms, battery manufacturing dry rooms, pharmaceutical manufacturing and containment facilities for biological or hazardous processes.
  • Experience in process equipment / tool hook-up. Knowledge of the design of low back-pressure cooling water systems would be desirable.
  • Knowledge of specialist extract systems such as pyrophoric, acid, high temperature heat and dust extract systems - completion of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Local Extraction Ventilation (LEV) course would be an advantage.
  • Experience working within design codes, standards and regulations typical for the high technology / process manufacturing engineering industries, including:
  • Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments - BS EN ISO 14644
  • Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing processes - EU GMP and US FDA


Guidelines:

  • Containment laboratories / facilities - COSHH and ACDP guidance.
  • Experience in hazard / fault identification studies, for example, HAZID, HAZOP, FMEA etc.
  • Proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD MEP and other engineering design tools for developing BFDs, PFDs and P&IDs, along with 3D layouts.
  • Proficient in writing, checking and reviewing technical reports and documentation e.g. design calculations, basis of design, safety case reports, design reports, etc.


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.

#LI-INFRASTRUCTURE | #LI-UK

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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