Civil Structural Engineer

Amentum company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Civil Structural Engineer to join our UK office network on a hybrid basis. You will lead design delivery, engage with clients and cross-discipline teams, and deliver robust civil/structural solutions across projects in defence and environmental sectors.

You will influence design practices, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor junior designers while ensuring compliance with standards and safety regulations. Amentum offers flexible working and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural engineering or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge.
• Experience in a civil and structural design role having direct influence over design practices and outcomes.
• Proven ability to Lead projects of varying size and complexity, managing technical aspects as well as quality, budget, programme and resources.
• Expert in the use of the latest version of AutoCAD, Revit and associated software, with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Knowledge and understanding of British Standards and CDM regs.
• Experience in detailing of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member liaising directly with clients and other cross discipline design team members.
• Awareness of applicable codes and safety legislation and how they should be applied.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical quality and excellence of your work and the work of those working under you to ensure engineering delivery meets scope, time, cost and quality.
• Project planning, delivery and financial performance of your work and that of junior staff.
• Communication with clients and other design team members to provide technical input and justification.
• Technical and professional guidance, support and development of more junior designers.
• Responsible for the development and delivery of design documents and solutions.
• Chair and facilitate technical and non-technical meetings including progress meetings and design reviews.
• Independent and autonomous work during the delivery of complex engineering activities.
• Be fully conversant with business and quality management systems and actively encourage compliance within team.
• Co-ordinate & supervise surveys (condition, measurement etc) & assessments.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

Budget & schedule management

Engineering analysis

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Amentum delivers innovative and sustainable solutions for complex environmental challenges and energy needs. We excel in areas such as environmental remediation, restoration, and compliance, ensuring the safe management of hazardous materials and contaminated sites.

We are committed to advancing energy initiatives providing expertise in renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and resilience projects. By leveraging advanced technologies and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, Amentum helps clients achieve environmental stewardship and energy sustainability, contributing to a safer, cleaner future while supporting mission‑critical operations.

Within the defence sector, Amentum has an essential role in the UK’s continuous at‑sea deterrent. We’re active in naval infrastructure and shipbuilding, and in procurement and operational delivery across the whole of the UK Ministry of Defence.

Due to continued growth are currently seeking Civil Structural & Engineers to join our team, these positions support hybrid working and can be based across our office network within the UK - Stockton, Newcastle, Bristol, Gloucester, Glasgow, Westlakes and Warrington.

As a Civil Structural Engineer your responsibilities could include:

• Technical quality and excellence of your work and the work of those working under you to ensure engineering delivery meets scope, time, cost and quality
• Project planning, delivery and financial performance of your work and that of junior staff
• Communication with clients and other design team members to provide technical input and justification
• Technical and professional guidance, support and development of more junior designers
• Responsible for the development and delivery of design documents and solutions
• Chair and facilitate technical and non-technical meetings including progress meetings and design reviews
• Independent and autonomous work during the delivery of complex engineering activities
• Be fully conversant with business and quality management systems and actively encourage compliance within team.
• Co-ordinate & supervise surveys (condition, measurement etc) & assessments

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree qualified in Civil/Structural engineering or demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding
• Experience in a civil and structural design role having direct influence over design practices and outcomes
• Proven ability to Lead projects of varying size and complexity, managing technical aspects as well as quality, budget, programme and resources
• Expert in the use of the latest version of AutoCAD, Revit and associated software, with the ability to work unsupervised
• Knowledge and understanding of British Standards and CDM regs
• Experience in detailing of reinforced concrete and structural steelwork
• Ability to work effectively as a team member liaising directly with clients and other cross discipline design team members
• Awareness of applicable codes and safety legislation and how they should be applied
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and report writing skills

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

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