Lead Mechanical and Piping Engineer

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading Design, Engineering and Project Management organization. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. Our teams are proud to deliver on some of the most prestigious projects across the world. It's thanks to our talented people and their diverse thinking, expertise and knowledge. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise. When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about our work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer’. Lead Mechanical and Piping Engineer Job Responsibilities

• Drive the development of regional mechanical and piping standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines and the functional needs of the business.
• Assess designs for practicality, weighing risk and cost considerations, while incorporating value engineering principles in design evaluations.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables across project phases, including scope-of-work, drawings, and BID packages, ensuring adherence to design intent and flagging key issues for technical review.
• Ensure capital projects maintain compliance with mechanical, piping, and equipment engineering standards, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory standards, industry practices, and internal engineering guidelines.
• Provide advanced support for mechanical and piping engineering deliverables throughout capital projects.
• Compile analyses and propose actionable improvements, collaborating closely with Global and other Regional Capability Centers on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance and risk management.
• Lead the development of metrics, reporting processes, and mechanisms to monitor and uphold performance, compliance, and asset integrity in line with business requirements for mechanical and piping solutions.
• Coordinate, advocate, and enhance regional programs and policies for mechanical and piping engineering.
• Establish regional and support global service level agreements for mechanical and piping engineering, ensuring they meet evolving business requirements.
• Deliver mechanical and piping engineering support for standard operational needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance with limited oversight and identifying issues through research and informed judgment. May provide direction to team members and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 12-20 years of relevant experience preferably in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical projects.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, DIN, ISO, PIP).
• Expertise in plant operations related to mechanical and piping systems, including Basis of Design (BoD), static and rotating equipment, solid handling, layout design, inspection and quality assurance (I&QA), piping design rules, pipe support, and pipe specifications. Knowledge of associated standards for gaskets, welding, and food safety protocols.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments with senior stakeholders.
• Skilled in technical gap assessments and solution implementation.
• Capability to communicate complex technical information effectively across diverse technical backgrounds.

What We Can Offer You - Varied, interesting and meaningful work - A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities - Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves. - An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual. Why work for AtkinsRéalis? We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions. Meeting Your Needs To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees ‘Total Reward’. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need. Additional Information We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer 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. We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries
• Oil and Gas and Chemical Manufacturing

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