Civil Structural Engineer - Energy

ALTEN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN UK seeks a Senior Civil Structural Engineer to lead structural design for EPR nuclear power plants. You will ensure safety, integrity, and compliance of critical infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in a demanding engineering environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Team building events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RC and steel structure design for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes and proficiency in structural analysis tools.
• Experience supporting construction sites and resolving structural challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead an international engineering team on Nuclear Island structures.
• Design and analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures using tools like ANSYS APDL.
• Deliver technical documentation, drawings, and structural specifications.

Skills

Proactive

Communication

Teamwork

Solution-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SAP2000

TEKLA

Navisworks

Job description

Client:

ALTEN

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2c4c4044e8ff

Job Views:

10

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

Job Description:

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural 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. You’ll lead international teams, work with advanced tools like ANSYS APDL, and play a key part in delivering high-resilience, nuclear-grade structures that meet stringent regulatory standards.

What will you be doing?

• Lead an international engineering team on Nuclear Island structures for EPR nuclear power plants.
• Design and analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures using ANSYS APDL or similar tools.
• 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

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in RC and steel structure design for large scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes
• Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as ANSYS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
• 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.

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 foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private MedicalInsurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom