Mechanical Engineer

AtkinsRéalis

Mechanical Engineer focusing on energy sector projects in the UK. Collaborating on piping solutions and supporting energy transition efforts for various clients.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeGlasgow • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and deliver design projects providing piping and process-plant solutions for energy infrastructure in the UK and internationally
Play a key role in the energy transition by supporting operation, maintenance and enhancement of existing energy assets
Conduct integrity assessments of existing equipment
Provide design substantiation for system modifications
Support client outage/turnaround activities
Contribute to low-carbon and future-energy projects
Produce clear, accurate and concise technical documentation (e.g., design calculations, substantiations, basis-of-analysis reports)
Work with clients—remotely or at their sites—to understand their issues, goals and processes
Contribute to analyses of piping systems, pressure vessels or associated mechanical equipment
Support senior engineers in delivering engineering solutions across conceptual, FEED, detailed design and operational support scopes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree-qualified Mechanical Engineer (or relevant equivalent)
Good experience in mechanical, plant, utilities or energy-sector roles
Ability to apply sound engineering judgement and fundamental mechanical principles
Strong written communication skills, particularly in technical reporting
Experience in piping and/or pressure-vessel design and stress analysis
Understanding of design codes such as ASME/BPVC Section VIII, BS EN 13445, PD 5500, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 or BS EN 13480
Awareness of UK legislation relating to pressure systems
Experience in pressure-equipment design, fabrication, operation, maintenance or asset life-management
Experience or interest in fitness-for-service assessments including API 579 or BS 7910
Progress toward chartership with a relevant professional institute
Experience in the energy or utilities sectors, particularly in plant operations, maintenance or reliability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
A range of benefits that can be tailored to suit personal health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Opportunities for training and professional development
Flexible working hours and hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringpiping designpressure vessel designstress analysisintegrity assessmentstechnical documentationdesign substantiationengineering judgementfitness-for-service assessmentsasset life-management

Soft Skills

strong written communicationclient engagementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingteam collaboration

Certifications

degree in Mechanical Engineeringprogress toward chartership