Principal Civil Structures Engineer

-; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A top engineering firm in Manchester is looking for a Senior/Principal Civil Structural Engineer to lead technical design for essential infrastructure projects. The role requires a Chartered Engineer with experience in heavy concrete and steel design, and ideally in the nuclear sector. You will manage projects, prepare proposals, and ensure compliance with quality standards in a diverse team. Join us to shape the future of engineering while promoting innovation and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Employee networks and support

Family-friendly employment policies

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary design delivery.
• Familiarity with British and American design standards.
• Experience in designing safety-related structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design work following relevant standards.
• Prepare briefs and scopes of work for projects.
• Manage time and budgets to meet key milestones.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas.
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards in design.

Skills

Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer

Design delivery experience

Knowledge in design and analysis of heavy structures

Proficiency in structural analysis packages

Experience in the nuclear sector

Job description

Job Description

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head‑on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior/Principal Civil Structural Engineer, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of heavy civil engineering on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of heavy civil engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Defence, Energy and Water. We continue to provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Manchester office.

Your Purpose

• Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring?

• Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer.
• Experience in design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Sound knowledge in design and analysis of heavy concrete and steel structures, and familiarity with current design standards and working practices, both British Standards and American codes.
• Proficiency in designing with appropriate structural analysis packages.
• Experience in the nuclear sector, particularly in the design and implementation of safety‑related structures, systems and components (strongly preferred, but dependent on level of overall experience).

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.

Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end‑to‑end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net‑Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under‑represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex‑forces and professionals returning after career breaks.

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 with you 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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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