Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for rail depots, station buildings, and associated infrastructure. The role involves design leadership and coordination across UK rail projects, with additional exposure to Canadian and Middle Eastern markets.

Your role

• Develop HVAC designs for railway depots, station buildings, and maintenance facilities in compliance with UK rail standards.
• Perform heat load calculations, ventilation strategies, and energy efficiency assessments aligned with international best practices.
• Address depot-specific HVAC challenges, including:
• Ventilation for maintenance bays to manage fumes and contaminants.
• Dust and particulate control in heavy-duty cleaning zones.
• Coordinate with MEP teams to ensure integrated design solutions considering buildability and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with UK standards (BS EN), Network Rail specifications, and adapt designs for Canadian and Middle Eastern codes.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, and respond to technical queries.
• Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Navisworks, BIM 360 Or Bentley equivalent for reviewing models and generating schematics.
• Competent in HVAC simulation software such as HAP, IES VE and OpenBuildings Designer energy simulator (Hevacomp).
• Support multi-region projects, adapting designs to Canadian and Middle Eastern codes and climatic conditions.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Participate in internal meetings, presentations, and technical reviews.

About you

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in HVAC design, preferably within rail or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven knowledge of UK standards (BS, Network Rail & LU standards) and familiarity with international codes (ASHRAE, Middle East standards).
• Proficiency in HVAC design software and BIM tools (Revit MEP or equivalent).
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience with UK rail projects and GRIP/PACE stages.
• Exposure to Canadian and Middle Eastern rail/building projects.
• Knowledge of energy modelling and sustainability frameworks (LEED, BREEAM).
• Working towards or holding professional accreditation (CIBSE/IMechE).
• Familiarity with digital platforms and willingness to learn new tools.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.

• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.

• Generous annual leave balance.

• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.

• Remote work opportunities outside of country.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Relocation assistance.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.