Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Engineers desire technically challenging assignments to solve the world’s most difficult problems.

At Atkins South Yorkshire we’re in a unique position of being able to offer full concept to detail design capability across some fantastic, inspirational projects. From our office of 50 engineers we are involved in developing innovative, practical solutions for our clients across the UK and further afield.

If you thought a large company like Atkins couldn’t challenge your mind, investigate the breadth of mechanical projects which are delivered from our South Yorkshire team. Working in this environment will bring out the best of your capabilities, designing large scale engineering schemes such as the award winning Salford Quays swing, bridge, our engineering of the Poole Harbour Bridge and boat lifts such as the Falkirk Wheel.

It’s not all about big bridges, our engineering capability spans across many sectors including aerospace, nuclear, subsea and other large scale, bespoke solutions.

• Able to provide support and to inspire colleagues on technical mechanical engineering issues
• Responsible for meeting project deadlines, and for ensuring that the technical detail is produced to a high standard and is line with the client’s specification.
• Able to scope project plans in line with the client’s requirements
• Involved in the full design process from layout / concept through to delivery of detail design.
• Scoping project definition
• Preparing conceptual and design schemes
• Preparation of technical specification
• Preparation of detail designs, including all calculation and supervision of production of final drawings
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time to the technical specification required by the overall project manager
• Checking detail designs and engineering drawings

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Able to demonstrate technical expertise up to Chartered Mechanical Engineering (MIMechE) level.
• Experience of providing innovative engineering solutions to problems
• Have an in-depth understanding of the principals of engineering
• Experience of translating client specifications into solutions
• An understanding of project finance
• Experience of developing engineering talent and developing engineers to progress within an organisation.
• Able to demonstrate an inquisitive nature and enjoy providing solutions to problems
• Experience of undertaking calculations and able to interpret current UK and international codes and standards by further translating those into a client solution.
• An understanding of finite element analysis and capability of interpreting results
• Capable of working within a collaborative team environment and able to share and develop solutions to problems based on your own experiences and challenges
• Experience of working to deadlines to complete tasks whilst ensuring a high level of output
• Able to communicate ideas through engineering drawings and to inspire others within the organisation.