Principal Civil Structural Engineer

in Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to play a crucial role in delivering key nuclear projects in Sheffield. This position involves leading teams, managing complex projects, and fostering business development within the nuclear sector.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear sector project management and design.
• Competence in mentoring junior engineers and team leadership.
• Ability in strategic business development and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects in nuclear engineering.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.
• Engage with clients and secure new project opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Client Engagement

Innovative Thinking

Education

Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE)

Job description

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Are you an experiencedPrincipal Civil Structural Engineer with a strong track record indesign and management within the nuclear industry? Do you thrive onleading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving business growth whileapplying your technical expertise to deliver complexprojects?

We are looking for Principal Civil StructuralEngineers to join our growing team in Sheffield and Manchester. Youwill play a key role in delivering major new-build nuclear projectsincluding Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactor (SMR)programmes and future fusion reactor technologies. As a technical andmanagerial leader, you will oversee multidisciplinary projects, engagewith clients, develop teams, and contribute to securing futurework.

You will bring demonstrable design and managementexperience in the nuclear sector, including line and team management,mentoring junior engineers, and the ability to support growth of ourPower New Build business. If you are an established industry expertlooking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

YourPurpose:

You should have a proven track record andexperience in several key areas including:

• Extensiveexperience in the analysis and design of nuclear safety relatedstructures and/or the assessment of existing nuclear facilities.
• Consulting with safety case, external hazard and internalhazard personnel on the development and substantiation of safetyfunctional requirements.
• Leadership of multidisciplinaryprojects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Managingand mentoring multiple team members, developing junior engineers, andproviding technical oversight.
• Client and stakeholderengagement, understanding their needs and delivering innovativesolutions.
• Strategic business development, including writingbids, securing new work, and expanding client relationships.

What You Can Bring:

• A chartered statuswith a recognised civil or structural engineering institution(IStructE, ICE, or equivalent).
• A passion for leading andinspiring teams while fostering technical excellence.
• Astrategic mindset with the ability to influence clients, developbusiness opportunities, and secure projects.
• The ability tothink innovatively, simplify complex problems, and deliver practical,proportionate solutions.
• Enthusiasm for supporting andshaping the future of the UK's nuclear energy sector.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the firstmajor economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achievethis, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainableenergies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, andin 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting newtechnologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects thatvary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating theright safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables,decarbonisation development, new builds and energyefficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyonedeserves to thrive - no exceptions. You'll be part of a culturecommitted to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We'reDisability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEMReturners. We also want to see more women in senior roles atAtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXISPledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equalopportunities a reality.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers ofemployment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level ofclearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you atinterview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom SecurityVetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof ofresidency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this roleplease do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in yourapplication or CV, details of any current or previously held securityclearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse andinclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thriveand develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer arange of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexibleworking arrangements and employee networks to support staff fromdifferent backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we valueapplications from all backgrounds, cultures andability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hireindividuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds andperspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes nodistinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexualidentity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enrichesitself through these differences.