Adam Rees
Principal Mechanical Engineer @AtkinsRéalis
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WORK HISTORY
Principal Mechanical Engineer @AtkinsRéalis
Cardiff, GB
Lead Mechanical Engineer for the Cardiff team, setting technical direction, ensuring engineering excellence, and strengthening the region’s mechanical capability through mentoring, coaching, and team development. • Drive the delivery of complex, high value MEP projects across education, aviation, healthcare, residential, and mission critical sectors, acting as both Lead Engineer and multidisciplinary Project Manager from RIBA 2–5. • Provide trusted strategic advice to clients on decarbonisation, long term estate planning, low carbon technologies, and building performance, shaping sustainable design outcomes across multiple programmes. • Oversee engineering delivery on challenging live sites—such as airports, healthcare facilities, large refurbishments, and hyperscale datacentres—ensuring compliance, design quality, buildability, and rigorous risk management. • Champion business growth and industry engagement across Wales, leading Building Services Education initiatives and contributing to bidding strategy, client relationship development, and AtkinsRéalis’ regional presence.
EDUCATION
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Mechanical Engineering
Maesteg Comprehensive School
A-Level, AS-level, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physical Education
Welsh Government
Level 3 Diploma, Business Management
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
MSc, Mechanical Engineering
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
BEng (Hons), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT ADAM REES
I am a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with over a decade of experience delivering complex building services projects across education, healthcare, commercial, residential, aviation, and mission‑critical sectors.My career has been built on leading multi-disciplinary teams, driving design quality, and ensuring robust, energy‑efficient engineering solutions from concept through construction and into operation.With a strong technical foundation supported by BEng, MSc, and MPhil qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, I specialise in low‑carbon design, energy and carbon reduction strategies, and the integration of Low and Zero Carbon (LZC) technologies.I am currently employed as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at AtkinsRéalis, where I also lead Building Services Education initiatives across Wales. My portfolio includes leading MEP design and project management for high‑value schemes such as new schools, healthcare refurbishments, airport infrastructure upgrades, and hyperscale datacentres.I thrive in technically demanding environments, including live operational sites and constrained construction settings, consistently ensuring safety, quality, and stakeholder alignment.Passionate about sustainable engineering, I advocate for solutions that reduce carbon emissions, enhance building performance, and create healthier environments for occupants.I bring a collaborative mindset, clear communication, and a strong client‑focused approach—delivering designs that balance innovation, practicality, and long‑term operational value.
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