Nuclear Structural Engineer: Concrete & Steel (Hybrid)

ALTEN LTD - UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal career path

Competitive salary

Private Medical & Travel Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Social atmosphere

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN is recruiting a Structural Engineer in Manchester to support nuclear sector projects. You will design and analyse reinforced concrete and steel structures, perform complex calculations, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Eurocodes and ETC-C, with BPSS clearance or eligibility. It offers hybrid working and exposure to premier engineering projects with a diverse, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (BPSS minimum).
• Experience in nuclear, energy or other highly regulated industries.
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes and nuclear-related design standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse reinforced concrete structures for nuclear facilities and related infrastructure.
• Perform structural calculations and modelling to ensure compliance with design codes and safety requirements.
• Design and analyse reinforced concrete for EPR nuclear power plants per Eurocodes and ETC-C.
• Support design changes by assessing structural impacts and advising on modifications.
• Ensure structural integrity under seismic, dynamic, environmental loads and temporary construction sequences.
• Assess design changes and propose suitable design modifications.
• Provide technical support during construction, including site assessments and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with construction contractors, site teams, clients and regulators to ensure safety and CDM compliance.

Skills

Reinforced concrete design

Nuclear/regulated industry

Eurocodes

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Military experience or security clearance eligibility

Tools

BIM environments

Job description

ALTEN is recruiting a Structural Engineer in Manchester to support nuclear sector projects. You will design and analyse reinforced concrete and steel structures, perform complex calculations, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires hands-on experience with Eurocodes and ETC-C, with BPSS clearance or eligibility. It offers hybrid working and exposure to premier engineering projects with a diverse, multinational environment.