OverviewJob DescriptionCreate places and spaces that matter.AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. AtkinsRéalis offers an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future and the natural environment. Drawing upon a diverse skill set and a proven track record of delivery we are playing a leading role in challenging engineering projects across sectors including Aviation, Energy, Cities and Development, Education, Transportation and Defence.AtkinsRéalis' Building Design Practice are looking for an experienced, motivated Senior / Principal Mechanical Design Engineer seeking to develop their career in a positive environment and join our team where talent is encouraged and growth opportunities are unrivalled. We have openings in our new central Manchester office, presenting the opportunity to join a Building Services team with designers across the UK and internationally through our Global Technology Centre.This opportunity will involve working as part of a practice of Building Design professionals delivering engineering design solutions to clients across the UK. The role will encompass a multi-sector experience, with expertise from working within the Commercial, Defence, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors being beneficial. You will work on a diverse range of projects with examples including Manchester Digital Campus for the Government Property Agency, Seashell SEND college in Cheadle, New Submarine Manufacturing facilities for BAE Systems and the University of Sheffield's MEP designer framework.The role will require candidates to be client-facing as well as involved in the day-to-day design and management of projects. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced design engineer to further develop their career within a leading building design consultancy. Our Building Services Engineering team won the Building Performance Consultancy award at the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2025.Energy and Carbon are essential aspects of this position. With increasing emphasis on decarbonising the built environment, improving air quality and implementing energy efficient design solutions, our team is expanding to deliver sustainable solutions for our growing portfolio of clients.Our focus is on developing our staff to realise their full potential, with development plans geared to individual needs. This role will allow development of existing technical skills as well as potential to expand digital skills and project management.Our Practice is committed to developing our ways of working using emerging Digital Technology and the global reach offered by an organisation of our size. Our ideal individual will bring strong technical skills and an enquiring mind able to contribute to the growth of our digital practice, with potential to lead and manage diverse delivery teams, locally and remotely.Your PurposeThe role can be varied depending on projects and although not limited, duties are likely to include: #J-18808-Ljbffr