Job Summary
Atkins is providing ongoing services to a number of major programmes across the defence, clean-up and decommissioning sectors within the nuclear industry. Our Warrington based design team is responsible for the delivery of work packages to Atkins' project teams based in the North West, Berkshire, the South East and the South West. An opportunity exists for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Decommissioning and Clean-up business based in Warrington. You will be required to take responsibility for delivering engineering solutions to a range of projects whilst demonstrating a high level of technical competence. Duties and Responsibilities The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the following: - Ensuring that all mechanical work is delivered to the relevant standards and to the satisfaction of the client
- Co-ordinating the technical aspect of design and systems interfaces
- Liaising with all stakeholders
- Developing design plans
- Leading and directing design teams
The role will also include: - Methods and build ability studies, workmanship and materials issues
- In-house research and technical alerts
- Work at client sites
Requirements
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer
- Previous experience of leading teams of multi discipline engineering teams
- Nuclear experience is preferred, but not essential
- Experience of working in a design office environment would be beneficial
Essential - Due to the nature of work undertaken at our clients' site offices, candidates will neet to meet certain residency criteria in order to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance and should therefore be willing to undergo a security vetting process
Training Atkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We run a Continuous Development Program.
Rewards & Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Flexible Annual leave scheme
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Share Save scheme
- Employee Car Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Discounted healthcare scheme
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