Principal Civil Structural Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in the UK seeks a Principal Civil Structural Engineer to manage and deliver major nuclear projects. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring engineers, and engaging with clients to secure new work. A chartered status is required along with extensive experience in nuclear safety-related structures. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative nuclear projects and help shape the future of the sector.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in nuclear safety-related structures analysis and design.
• Ability to engage with clients and stakeholders, understanding their needs.
• Experience in strategic business development and securing new work.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Manage and mentor team members, providing technical oversight.
• Consult with stakeholders on safety functional requirements.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary projects

Mentoring junior engineers

Client engagement

Strategic business development

Innovative problem solving

Education

Chartered status with IStructE, ICE, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Principal Civil Structural Engineer with a strong track record in design and management within the nuclear industry? Do you thrive on leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving business growth while applying your technical expertise to deliver complex projects? We are looking for Principal Civil Structural Engineers to join our growing team in Sheffield and Manchester. You will play a key role in delivering major new-build nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programmes and future fusion reactor technologies. As a technical and managerial leader, you will oversee multidisciplinary projects, engage with clients, develop teams, and contribute to securing future work. You will bring demonstrable design and management experience in the nuclear sector, including line and team management, mentoring junior engineers, and the ability to support growth of our Power New Build business. If you are an established industry expert looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. You will be working a minimum of 3 days per week from a Power New Build office or client office.

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you\'ll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the analysis and design of nuclear safety related structures and/or the assessment of existing nuclear facilities.
• Consulting with safety case, external hazard and internal hazard personnel on the development and substantiation of safety functional requirements.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Managing and mentoring multiple team members, developing junior engineers, and providing technical oversight.
• Client and stakeholder engagement, understanding their needs and delivering innovative solutions.
• Strategic business development, including writing bids, securing new work, and expanding client relationships.
• A chartered status with a recognised civil or structural engineering institution (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent).
• A passion for leading and inspiring teams while fostering technical excellence.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence clients, develop business opportunities, and secure projects.
• The ability to think innovatively, simplify complex problems, and deliver practical, proportionate solutions.
• Enthusiasm for supporting and shaping the future of the UK\'s nuclear energy sector.