Civil Structural Finite Element Analyst

SNC-Lavalin; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company located in the United Kingdom seeks an innovative finite element specialist to join their civil and structural team in Bristol. You will spearhead work packages involving advanced structural analysis for various significant projects, including those in the nuclear sector. Along with your technical expertise in finite element analysis software, you will liaise with clients to provide valuable reports and updates, contributing to practical, cost-effective solutions while fostering strong professional relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Employee rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform advanced analysis on RC and steel structures.
• Technical expertise in seismic, blast, and impact design.
• Experience in checking and interpreting analysis outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and structural work packages for advanced structural analysis.
• Liaise with clients to provide reports and updates.
• Involve in project management duties like budget monitoring.

Skills

Advanced structural analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Experience in nuclear industry standards

Proficient in finite element analysis software

Experience with scripting and automation

Education

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

Tools

ABAQUS

ANSYS

LS-DYNA

LUSAS

Python

Job description

Overview

Are you an innovative finite element specialist with experience in the modelling and assessment of civil or structural engineering structures? Do you excel in developing complex technical solutions to deliver designs for ground‑breaking projects?

If you're a dynamic thinker who wants to contribute to the advanced numerical (finite element) analysis of steel and reinforced concrete (RC) structures, seismic, blast, and impact design, or if you're skilled in first principles engineering and problem solving, then you’ve come to the right place!

The Nuclear and Power civil and structural team is seeking candidates with advanced structural analysis skills, with experience in the post processing of data to carry out design and assessments. This role requires technical expertise for solving problems and will provide you with the opportunity to utilise and develop your skills supported by a diverse and vastly experienced team in our Bristol and Epsom offices. You will be working a minimum of 3 days per week from a Power New Build office or client office.

If you're looking to invigorate your career and enrich your portfolio with new projects such as Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor and others, particularly in the nuclear field, we invite you to join us.

Your role

• You will be responsible for spearheading civil and structural work packages with specific requirements for advanced structural analysis to underpin the design and assessment of RC and steel structures.
• You will liaise with clients to provide reports and technical updates while building strong relationships for longer term business development. Your work will be integral in helping to develop practical and cost‑effective solutions to external and internal clients and contribute to the development of staff and internal capabilities.
• You may also be involved in project management duties such as monitoring budgets and programmes for technical work.

About you

You will be someone who meets the following criteria (desirable but not essential):

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Engineering (or equivalent).
• Ability to spearhead interactions with technical and non‑technical stakeholders as well as build professional relationships through your interpersonal skills with internal and external clients.
• Experience carrying out advanced analysis on RC and steel structures.
• Experience carrying out advanced examination for several load cases, including seismic, impact, blast and other.
• Background in nuclear and/or other safety related industries (other fields will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Proficient in the use of industry standard finite element analysis software (ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS‑DYNA or LUSAS).
• Experience with scripting and automation, preferably using Python.
• Technical rigour and focus on excellence.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Experience in checking, interpreting and questioning the outputs from analysis using first principles.
• Experience in using UK, European and American nuclear industry codes and standards, with the ability to go beyond codified solutions where appropriate.
• A passion for mentoring and developing engineers.
• Chartership status or actively working towards it.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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