Engineer / Assistant Engineer, Mechanical / Building Services

Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical / Building Services Engineer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of MEP engineering services across building, mission-critical and infrastructure projects. The role combines hands-on engineering design and technical review with multidisciplinary coordination, client and contractor engagement, and construction-stage. The level of appointment will be determined based on the candidate’s technical capability, project leadership experience and professional qualifications.
Your role
Lead and coordinate MEP design activities through feasibility, concept, detailed design, tender and construction stages.
Prepare and review engineering calculations, design reports, specifications, equipment schedules, drawings and other technical deliverables.
Provide technical input on mechanical / building services design, such as MVAC, plumbing & drainage, and fire services.
Ensure designs comply with project requirements, applicable statutory regulations, codes, standards and internal quality procedures.
Coordinate between project team members, clients, government, architect, and sub-consultant to facilitate project implementation.
Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, material submissions, technical queries and design changes.
Conduct site surveys and inspections, support testing and commissioning activities, and follow technical and construction issues through to closure.
Manage assigned deliverables, program, resources, technical risks and project budgets, with timely escalation of scope or commercial issues.
Identify opportunities, lead and support business development and work winning / bidding activities.
Establish, develop and maintain relationships with key existing and prospective clients.
About you
Degree holder or above in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
2-8 years of post-graduate experience in mechanical, plumbing & drainage, fire services, or building services engineering, preferably within an engineering consultancy.
Professional qualifications such as HKIE, CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent will be an advantage.
Experience in technically complex projects, design-and-build projects or construction-stage technical support will be an advantage.
Good understanding of Hong Kong statutory requirements, design standards, submission procedures and construction practices.
Demonstrated experience in design coordination, technical reviews, contractor submission reviews, site inspections, testing and commissioning, and resolution of construction-stage issues.
Able to lead assigned work independently, exercise sound engineering judgement and deliver high-quality outputs within agreed program and budget constraints.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work constructively with clients, contractors, multidisciplinary teams and junior colleagues.
Collaborative, responsive and practical, with a positive working attitude and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and digital workflows that enhance design quality and delivery efficiency.
Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
Rewards & 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.
Generous annual leave balance.
Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
Remote work opportunities outside of country.
Discretionary bonus program.
Relocation assistance.
Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
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 TypeEmployee
Job TypeRegular
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.