Senior Civil Structural Engineer

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis across major nuclear programmes, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. You will own delivery, mentor teammates, and collaborate with clients in a regulated industry.

The role requires chartered status or equivalent capability, strong FE analysis skills, and a track record in leadership and client engagement. A hybrid UK-based role offers varied project exposure and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent) with strong civil/structural foundations.
• Experience applying civil-structural expertise to complex engineering challenges.
• Analytical mindset with ability to explore problems from multiple viewpoints.
• Ability to own and lead design activities and project delivery.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfort working in regulated environments emphasizing quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of new structures and review delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Apply regulated environment experience to ensure safe, compliant project execution.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers to build team capability.
• Support bids and business development efforts where appropriate.
• Balance technical depth with project-wide considerations to deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Nuclear industry experience

Leadership / mentoring

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Job Description Overview

Are you an innovative Senior Civil or Structural Engineer or Consultant who enjoys thinking creatively and approaching challenges with agility? Do you feel energised by applying your technical expertise while continuing to grow your leadership and engineering management capabilities? If you’re motivated by taking ownership of structural design and assessment, working with advanced analytical methods such as finite element analysis, and engaging meaningfully with clients and teams, this could be the role for you. Whether you are already chartered (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent), or bring equivalent capability, this is an opportunity to build on your strengths and expand your experience within a thriving and forward‑looking industry. We are growing our team in Bristol and are looking for Senior Civil and Structural Engineers to support major new nuclear build programmes, including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Small Modular Reactor (SMR) initiatives, and future fusion technologies. You’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality outcomes while strengthening relationships and continuing to develop your technical and leadership expertise.

Your role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Apply your experience across civil and structural design and analysis, including steelwork and reinforced concrete structures.
• Bring your background from design consultancy, project engineering, or research and development into diverse and impactful project environments.
• Lead, undertake, and review the design of new structures, taking ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and high‑quality engineering solutions.
• Apply your experience within regulated environments (such as nuclear, power, or rail) to ensure safe and compliant outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs and delivering solutions aligned to time, cost, and quality.
• Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of bids and tenders.
• Guide and support others through mentoring and leadership, helping to build a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.
• Work flexibly across office and client environments (minimum 3 days per week), gaining exposure to varied projects and stakeholders.

About you

We take a strengths‑based approach, focusing on what you naturally do well and how you can grow and thrive with us. You may find that many of the following resonate with you:

• You are a Chartered Engineer (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent), with a strong foundation in civil or structural engineering.
• You enjoy applying your civil‑structural expertise to complex engineering challenges and are motivated to deepen your specialism.
• You bring a curious and analytical mindset, often exploring problems from different perspectives to develop effective solutions.
• You feel confident taking ownership of your work, including leading design activities and contributing to project delivery.
• You value collaboration and enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams, building strong and trusted relationships.
• You are comfortable working in structured, regulated environments and bring a strong focus on quality and safety.
• You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, whether through technical reporting, reviews, or stakeholder engagement.
• You are motivated to contribute to business development activities, including supporting bids and identifying opportunities.
• You find fulfilment in mentoring and supporting others, helping to build capability within the team.
• You enjoy balancing technical depth with broader project considerations, delivering practical and proportionate solutions.
• You are inspired by the opportunity to work on major nuclear programmes and contribute to a more sustainable future.

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.

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.

Find out more.

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 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 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. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.

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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. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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