Civil Structural Engineer

PwE Recruitment Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Civil Structural Engineer to support nuclear energy projects, contributing to vital national infrastructure. The role involves engaging in the full project lifecycle, delivering complex engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, experience in regulated industries, and strong skills in communication and stakeholder engagement. This opportunity offers a collaborative working environment and supports career development in an impactful sector.

Benefits

Contribution to UK's Net Zero goals

Career development support

Flexible working patterns

Exposure to advanced technologies

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience or awareness of nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of civil and structural design standards and best practices.
• Experience with finite element modelling and validation techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Familiarity with BIM-enabled design environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proactive, organised, and committed to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, design, and construction preparation for civil and structural works on nuclear projects.
• Contribute across the full project lifecycle from bids to construction delivery.
• Apply systems engineering principles and support requirements capture.
• Prepare safety case inputs including SFRs, SDMSs, and DSRs.
• Produce calculations, finite element models, and technical reports.
• Support compliance with nuclear safety standards and CDM requirements.
• Participate in site surveys, inspections, and technical investigations.
• Assist with problem-solving and design optimisation.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Nuclear safety standards

Finite element modelling

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM-enabled design environments

Job description

CIVIL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER - NUCLEAR ENERGY

Overview

This is an opportunity to apply your civil and structural engineering expertise where it truly matters. You will contribute to nationally significant nuclear and energy programmes, working on projects that support Net Zero ambitions and next-generation technologies.

You will join collaborative, technically strong teams, gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, and develop your career in a highly regulated, future-focused environment where learning and progression are actively supported.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, design and construction preparation for civil and structural works on nuclear and energy projects
• Contribute across the full project lifecycle from bids to construction delivery
• Apply systems engineering principles and support requirements capture
• Prepare safety case inputs including SFRs, SDMSs and DSRs
• Produce calculations, finite element models, technical reports and design documentation
• Support compliance with nuclear safety standards and CDM requirements
• Participate in site surveys, inspections and technical investigations
• Assist with problem-solving, root cause analysis and design optimisation
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience or awareness of nuclear or other highly regulated industries
• Knowledge of civil and structural design standards and best practice
• Experience with finite element modelling and validation techniques
• Understanding of health and safety legislation
• Familiarity with BIM-enabled design environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive, organised and committed to continuous professional development

Benefits

What’s in it for you

• Contribution to the UK’s Net Zero and energy security goals
• Long-term, stable project pipeline
• Exposure to advanced and emerging reactor technologies
• Clear career development and professional accreditation support
• Flexible working patterns and multiple UK office locations
• Complex, varied engineering challenges
• Strong safety culture and collaborative working environment

Company Overview

Our Client is a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, delivering complex programmes across energy, science and security. With a strong safety-first culture, collaborative mindset and global reach, they empower engineers to challenge convention and drive progress. Their teams are trusted to deliver some of the most critical and technically demanding projects worldwide, supported by a commitment to wellbeing, development and inclusion.