Principal Civil Structures Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Epsom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Principal Civil Structures Engineer to lead a civil structures team within the D&AT Practice. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality design for complex projects across energy, defence and nuclear sectors, with opportunities to work in the UK and internationally.

You will coordinate a multidisciplinary team, provide technical input, mentor junior staff, and contribute to bids while maintaining quality standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil/Structural Engineer.
• Experience coordinating a Civil/Structural design delivery team.
• Knowledge of Eurocodes; familiarity with international codes is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate or manage a team of Civil/Structural engineers on complex projects.
• Produce and review design deliverables, reports, drawings, and calculations.
• Provide technical input to civil aspects of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and grow local capabilities.
• Support bid proposals and work with UK/overseas teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil/Structural Eng

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Chartered/ Incorporated

Tools

Tekla

Robot

STAAD

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Are you a Civil Structures Engineer who is passionate about making the world a better place?

Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK’s most exciting and innovative projects?

Join AtkinsRéalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal Civil Structures Engineer to join our team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice of AtkinsRéalis. You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects across the Energy, Defence, and Nuclear sectors – projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, EPR2, Ministry of Defence Frameworks, and more.

As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We’re committed to providing industry-leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, adding value through client-side and construction-phase support.

Become part of a team where every voice matters, and together we can tackle our clients’ toughest challenges. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where world-class talent thrives without boundaries. For us, collaboration isn’t a buzzword. We value the different perspectives our people bring and recognise everyone for their contributions equally.

We also know that different people have different priorities, which is why we’re here to support you with whatever you need.

We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. This position is based in our London or Epsom offices.

Your role

The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilstprovidinggood opportunities for career development.

As a PrincipalCivil StructuralEngineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate or manage a team of CivilStructural engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project-specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as reinforced concrete or structural steel buildings, foundations, and/or underground structures.
• Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for CivilStructuralaspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones andprogrammes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other relatedAtkinsRéalisteams
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the CivilStructural Engineering capabilities within the local team. Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems whereappropriateand provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review ofownwork as well as others_._

About you

The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes:

• A degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Charteredor IncorporatedCivil/Structural Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing a CivilStructural engineering design delivery team for a designconsultancy includingwithin a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Takesbroadperspective toidentifyinnovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Practical knowledgeof current Eurocodes design codes and standards as well asindustrybest practices, including CDM Regulations.Knowledge of other international design codes such as American codes is also beneficial but notrequired.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Proficiencyin applicable analytical software and related tools such as Tekla, Robot, or STAAD.
• Experience in nuclear ordefenceprojects is beneficial but notrequired.
• Experience in dynamic or seismic design is beneficial but notrequired.
• Demonstratesstrong communicationskills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork andsharedsuccess across projects.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. _