Civil/Structural Engineer - Technical Partner

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Civil/Structural Engineer to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role involves working on a multi-year nuclear infrastructure program, where you will be the technical representative for engineering activities. You will engage in conceptual design, manage project execution, and ensure quality checks while collaborating with various stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects that enhance safety and efficiency. Join a team that values innovation and quality, and make a lasting impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Remote work options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nuclear facility design and construction.
• Proven ability to manage civil/structural engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate engineering work according to industry standards.
• Prepare technical documentation and assist in project delivery.

Skills

Civil/Structural Engineering

Engineering Software

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Tools

Tekla

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Reading, United Kingdom

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02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Requisition ID:283578

• Relocation Authorized:None
• Telework Type:Part-Time Telework
• Work Location:Reading

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Project Overview:

For more than 70 years, Atomic Weapons Enterprise (AWE) has supported the UK Government’s nuclear defence strategy and the Continuous At Sea Deterrent. They use nuclear know-how and technical expertise to provide innovative solutions that support the UK’s counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction activities. Like Bechtel, they create and maintain a safe operating culture where safety is front and centre of everything they do. From building state-of-the-art facilities, to supporting Production, Science, Engineering and Technology programmes, the management of Environment, Safety, Health and Wellbeing underpins all activities at AWE.

Job Summary:

This position is for a Civil/Structural Engineer who will work a multi-year United Kingdom (UK) nuclear infrastructure programme for which Bechtel are the Technical Partner (covering Project Management and Engineering services). This project is at the conceptual design phases driving a programme involving a multi-billion investment in nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Civil/Structural Engineer who will support a Project Engineering Manager as the technical representative for engineering activities related to the planning, design, execution, and closeout of civil/structural activities. You will assist in conceptual engineering design efforts, which may include the delivery of technical documents, execution of engineering schedule activities, quality checks, and overall project delivery. You will be involved in preparing technical reports, studies, design and procurement documentation, and calculations using engineering software, and supporting systems.

You will have the ability to work independently, use engineering judgment, and devise new approaches to solving problems. In addition, you will help others and respond to requests for help in solving technical or procedural problems or issues.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct and coordinate conceptual and detailed phases of engineering work in accordance with company, contract, and industry codes and standard.
• Apply engineering principles for the analysis and design of structures, systems, and components. Influence the outcome of technical issue resolution within the discipline/function, as well as with third parties (customer, suppliers, and regulators).
• Perform work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Have extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, engineering calculations, applications of engineering methods and materials, and applications of 2-D and 3-D computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided engineering (CAE) to resolve engineering problems. Ensure the design is cost effective, in accordance with applicable safety, health, environmental regulations, customer requirements and engineering codes & standards.
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Participate in interdisciplinary and cross-functional reviews of documents and deliverables. Effectively communicate design requirements and status across the project, and to customers, vendors, construction, and other organisations.
• Co-ordinate with the Systems Engineering group and other groups in development of project and system requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer (ICE) or a number of yearsrelevant engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in front end design for nuclear, or nuclear chemical facilities including seismic foundation and building design.
• Experience in supervising teams of civil/structural discipline engineers.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university or college with extensive and relevant EPC/EPCM design experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Must have working knowledge of engineering procedures, covering discipline deliverable production & control.
• Working knowledge of Tekla structural design software or similar application.
• Strong knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, engineering processes and design criteria.
• General understanding of civil/structural design processes and deliverables of other engineering disciplines.
• Experience working with design and construction contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a SC Clearance for access to the AWE Site.
• Working knowledge of related non‐reactor nuclear codes, standards, best practice non-reactor nuclear/hazardous confinement systems, and knowledge in generation of engineering documents in a nuclear environment.
• Experience in front end design and equipment selection for nuclear, or nuclear chemical facilities including cranes, and other material handling equipment.

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