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The Company
Bennett Associates was acquired in 2008 by Atkins; bringing their proven technical expertise to the UK’s leading engineering consultancy. So, we’re more equipped than ever to help our clients through the full lifecycle of even the most demanding projects – like the innovative Falkirk Wheel boatlift. It’s a chance to have your influence felt at every turn and in a variety of sectors.
Job Description
We have career opportunities for talented Mechanical Engineers, based at our office in Rotherham.
Acting as the technical lead on a number of concurrent projects, you’ll not only ensure excellence of analysis, design and delivery – you’ll guide, mentor and coach junior members of our close-knit, collaborative team. We’re looking for graduate-calibre, IMechE chartered engineers with substantial professional experience underpinned by proven client-facing skills.
This is a buoyant and growing part of the business, offering both exciting work and secure long-term prospects. The projects undertaken from this office are diverse, with project scope spanning the entire design process, from concept through analysis into detail design including major multidisciplinary engineering projects. Successful candidates will therefore possess both the ability to display innovative thought, but also enjoy final project delivery. We are first and foremost seeking excellent engineers.
Responsibilities
We’re looking to recruit an experienced mechanical engineer with a flair for solving complex problems from first principles and the ability to lead and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. You’ll also enjoy working closely with clients on a range of demanding issues whilst mentoring and training junior colleagues to meet the high standards we expect.
Work will include:
- Project definition and delivery - concept, development and detail focus on large wide ranging projects;
- Responsibility for technical quality;
- Working with and leading teams of engineers;
- Liaising directly with and close working with clients.
Requirements
- Honours Degree, 2:1 minimum, (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or related discipline;
- Chartered Engineer, or working towards Chartered Engineer status;
- Manufacturing background desirable, preferably with a focus on either plant and equipment or product design.
- CAD literate and familiar with appropriate packages (eg: AutoCAD, FE analysis software, Microsoft suite of products) and comfortable communicating ideas through engineering drawings
- Detailed understanding of engineering principles and the calculations that underpin them
- Understanding of finite element analysis and be adept at interpretation of results
- Driven to meet targets, with a high level of commercial awareness in a multidisciplinary environment.
Essential
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo a security vetting process and offers of employment will be subject to security clearance being granted.
The Individual
- Able to mentor others within the team in a technical capacity
- Have a passion and enthusiasm for engineering
- Unique individual with practical engineering experience
- Strong problem solving skills
- Target-focused and driven to succeed
- High level of commercial acumen
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships internally and externally
- Innovative and open to ideas
- Flexible in approach, willing to travel to work on client sites etc
Reward & Benefits
As a Sunday Times 20 Best Biggest Company to work for 2009, Atkins has a generous benefits scheme:-
- 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy up to 15 days additional leave and sell 5.
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Atkins will match and double employee contributions
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Personal accident cover
- Share incentive plan (after 6 months service)
- Professional fees paid
- Give as you earn – charity contributions
- Private medical insurance discount
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour free advice
- Childcare vouchers
- Health club membership discount
- Employee car ownership scheme
- Bike4Work
- Sports and social activities*
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