Nuclear Structural Engineer – Reactor Island

Capgemini; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead structural analysis, design, and assessment for national infrastructure projects. You’ll develop calculations, models, and technical reports, coordinating with civil, geotechnical, and other teams to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient designs across LR and nuclear-adjacent sectors.

Ideal candidates will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, work towards Chartered status, and bring experience in regulated industries, with

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering and working towards Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete, steel, and civil engineering structures.
• Knowledge of relevant UK and international design codes and standards.
• Experience supporting engineering delivery within infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or other regulated industries is desirable.
• Understanding of structural behaviour under complex loading conditions, including construction, environmental, and accidental load cases.
• Familiarity with design substantiation, technical reporting, and engineering assurance processes.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage technical interfaces.
• Experience with structural analysis software and engineering digital tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge or experience using American codes and standards is desirable but not obligatory.
• Experience working within the Nuclear Industry and particularly on nuclear new build projects is advantageous.
• We also welcome applications from individuals considering a sector move, particularly those with transferable experience from other regulated or safety-critical industries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver structural engineering analysis, design, and assessment for reinforced concrete, steel, and civil infrastructure projects within the GBE-N programme.
• Produce and review structural calculations, models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Specify and design concrete mixes for reinforced concrete structures.
• Support the development of design substantiation and technical documentation to meet project, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, process, construction, and safety teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Undertake assessments for normal, construction, environmental, and extreme loading conditions, including seismic loading where required.
• Participate in design reviews, technical assurance activities, and resolution of engineering queries.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and CDM 2015 obligations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Design codes

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Engineering software

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Nuclear industry exposure

UK design standards

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Capgemini is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead structural analysis, design, and assessment for national infrastructure projects. You’ll develop calculations, models, and technical reports, coordinating with civil, geotechnical, and other teams to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient designs across LR and nuclear-adjacent sectors.

Ideal candidates will hold a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, work towards Chartered status, and bring experience in regulated industries, with