Civils Structural Engineer

EDF; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced Civils Structural Engineer to lead technical activities for safety and compliance across projects. This hybrid role involves work on significant projects like Hinkley Point C. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil design, excellent communication skills, and an ambition to contribute to Britain's journey towards #CarbonNetZero. A starting salary of £60,000 with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health insurance

Gym membership

Electric vehicle leasing

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil or Structural Engineer.
• Background in designing or reviewing reinforced concrete and steelwork structures.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis and CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical activities for nuclear safety and compliance.
• Work on civil design and construction for Hinkley Point C.
• Support life extension projects for existing nuclear fleet.

Skills

Design experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Seismic design knowledge

Experience with Eurocodes

Education

Chartered Engineer or on path

Job description

Overview

Job location: Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester, Atlantic Quays, Glasgow, Hybrid, minimum of 2 days a week in office.

Are you an experienced Civils Engineer looking for the next step in your career? With knowledge and skills in Design, and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills? Are you the type of person who likes a fast-paced environment and likes to be challenged?

What you'll do

As a Civils Structural Engineer, you’ll lead and manage technical activities to ensure nuclear safety and compliance across a range of projects. You’ll be the go-to expert for your scope, drawing on the support of a collaborative and experienced team. You’ll be at the forefront of civil design and construction for Hinkley Point C, contribute to the ramp-up of Sizewell C, and support life extension projects for our existing nuclear fleet. Your work will directly impact Britain’s journey to #CarbonNetZero. This is a role where your expertise will shape the future of nuclear energy, offering both challenge and reward in equal measure.

Who you are

• You’ll bring experience as a Civil or Structural Engineer, with a strong background in designing or reviewing reinforced concrete and steelwork structures in line with Eurocodes or equivalent standards.
• You’re confident in leading integrated technical solutions and managing governance and stakeholders effectively.
• Ideally, you’re chartered or on the path to becoming chartered and have worked on complex projects in regulated industries. While nuclear experience is a plus, it’s not essential.
• Your knowledge of seismic design, US codes, finite element analysis, and CDM 2015 will be highly valued.
• You’re a great communicator, comfortable working with diverse teams and regulatory bodies.
• Closing date for applications: 11th November 2025

Benefits and culture

Alongside a salary starting from £60,000, depending on experience, and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal. We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans. We embrace flexibility and support collaboration, connection, and comfort across office, site, or remote work. We’re a disability confident employer and will help with reasonable adjustments.

Our values and inclusion

We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where diverse backgrounds and experiences drive fresh thinking and innovation.

Additional information

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