Senior Civil Structural Engineer

-; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Civil or Structural Engineer in Sheffield, focusing on groundbreaking nuclear projects. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical leadership and engineering management skills while working on innovative solutions for a sustainable future. As part of a diverse team, you will engage in exciting projects that contribute to the UK's Net Zero goals by 2050. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Family-Friendly Policies

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Chartered with a recognized engineering institution or equivalent experience.
• Experience in civil-structural design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding results for clients on new build nuclear projects.
• Manage, lead, and mentor staff in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Civil-Structural Design

Project Engineering

Design Consultancy

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE)

Job description

Job Description

Are you an innovative senior civil or structural engineer or consultant capable of agile, lateral thinking? Do you enjoy applying and developing technical leadership and engineering management skills to deliver exciting projects?

Are you chartered with a recognised civil or structural engineering institution (IStructE, ICE, or other) or possess a similar level of capability? If you're looking to invigorate your career and work on exciting projects within a buoyant industry, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking full-time senior civil and structural engineers to join our growing team in Sheffield, supporting new build nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMRs, and future fusion reactor technologies. You will build strong relationships, reinforce your technical skills, and apply your management expertise to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Preferred Experience (not all required):

• Relevant professional experience in civil-structural design and analysis (steelwork and reinforced concrete), R&D, project engineering, or design consultancy.
• Coordination across multidisciplinary projects.
• Leading, undertaking, and reviewing design of new building structures, with project ownership responsibility.
• Experience in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, power, or rail.
• Collaborative work across offices and client sites to understand needs and deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Writing bids and tenders to secure work.
• Managing, leading, and mentoring staff.

What can you bring?

• Enthusiasm for developing and applying your technical civil-structural engineering skills into a more specialised area or supporting a team on world-renowned projects using digital technology.
• Commitment to bidding for future projects.
• Enjoyment in questioning, innovating solutions, and influencing project outcomes.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop concise, proportionate solutions.
• Leadership and influence to nurture client relationships, inspire colleagues, and develop staff.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK aims for Net Zero by 2050. Our Energy Teams work on secure and sustainable energy solutions, including nuclear, renewables, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency projects. You will contribute to creating safe, resilient systems for a sustainable future.

We value diversity and inclusion, supporting underrepresented groups, STEM Returners, and promoting gender equality in leadership. We are committed to equal pay, opportunities, and creating an inclusive environment.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance, dependent on the role's nature. The process is managed by UKSV, and candidates may need to provide proof of UK residency for 5 years or more. Details of current or previous security clearance should not be included in your application.

Additional Information

We promote a diverse, inclusive community with flexible working, family-friendly policies, and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we value diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives, believing that world-class talent is enriched by these differences.