Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the nuclear industry seeks a Civil Engineer to support critical infrastructure projects in Glasgow. The role demands expertise in design assessments of concrete and steel structures, ensuring compliance within high-risk environments. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 5 years of experience. Join a collaborative and innovative team committed to operational excellence and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design assessment of dynamic load structures.
• Experience with robust technical justification for civil/structural modifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design change assessments and approvals.
• Present design cases to safety committees.
• Produce and review Periodic Safety Reports.

Skills

Design assessment of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures

Technical justification in high hazard environments

Engineering knowledge

Education

Civil / Structural Engineering degree

Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Location: Glasgow (hybrid/remote)

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: TBC

Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore. Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry.

Role Details:

The Civil Engineer will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team. The primary purpose of the role is to directly support current operations and future programmes, supporting nuclear facilities & the delivery of services across 2 sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design change/concession assessments and approvals
• Present design cases to nuclear safety committees
• Develop and maintain EIMT schedules and procedures
• Produce and review Periodic Safety Reports
• Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct Independent Technical and Peer Reviews (ITA/IPR)
• Apply engineering knowledge to integrate new and existing technologies
• Support full lifecycle of nuclear systems in high-risk environments
• Justify civil/structural design modifications in safety-critical settings

Key Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the design assessment of reinforced concrete and steelwork structures to withstand dynamic loads including; earthquake motions, blast, wind, rain and snow loading.
• Experience of producing robust technical justification to allow for relevant civil/structural design modifications to be authorised within a high hazard industry.
• Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to apply existing and emerging technology.

Desirable:

• Ideal candidates would already have experience within a nuclear environment, but this is not essential.
• Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to design, develop, manufacture, construct, commission, operate, maintain, decommission and re-cycle engineering processes, systems, services and products in a nuclear/high risk environment.
• Familiarity with safety case development techniques e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies.
• Experience working on related concrete and steelwork structures in a marine environment or similar.

Qualifications:

• Civil / Structural Engineering degree
• Incorporated Engineer (or equivalent experience)

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience)

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.