Civil Structural Design Engineer - Nuclear

ALTEN; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team buildings

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN UK seeks an experienced Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to lead structural design efforts on reinforced concrete and steel structures within the Nuclear Island of EPR nuclear power plants. This role focuses on safety-critical facilities and compliance with high standards.

The candidate will oversee an international engineering team, collaborate with BIM, and provide on-site support during construction while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in RC and steel structure design for large-scale infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes for design validation.
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools and BIM integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead international engineering team on Nuclear Island structures for EPR plants.
• Design and analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode, ETC-C, and nuclear safety standards.
• Assess seismic, dynamic, and construction-related loads.

Skills

RC and steel design

Eurocodes

STAAD Pro

Seismic design

Site experience

3D BIM TEKLA/Navisworks

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

TEKLA

Navisworks

STAAD Pro

Job description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to lead structural design efforts on reinforced concrete and steel structures within the Nuclear Island of EPR nuclear power plants. This role is pivotal to ensuring the safety, integrity, and compliance of critical infrastructure in one of the world’s most demanding engineering environments.

This is not commercial building design — it is heavy, complex, reinforced concrete engineering for long-life, safety-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an international engineering team on Nuclear Island structures for EPR nuclear power plants.
• Design and analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures
• Ensure compliance with Eurocode, ETC-C, and nuclear safety standards.
• Assess seismic, dynamic, and construction-related loads for structural integrity.
• Collaborate with BIM teams, drafters, and engineers to ensure design coordination.
• Evaluate and implement design changes, maintaining compliance and performance.
• Deliver technical documentation, drawings, and structural specifications.
• Provide on-site support during construction, resolving structural issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee detailing work.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and construction teams to ensure CDM and safety compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience in RC and steel structure design for large scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools like STAAD Pro
• Strong capability in seismic design and complex load assessments.
• Experience supporting construction sites, resolving structural challenges in real time.
• Familiarity with 3D BIM tools like TEKLA and Navisworks is a plus.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments.
• Committed to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and delivery.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.