Senior Civil Structural Engineer – Nuclear Island Design

ALTEN LTD - UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Life Insurance & Pension

Job summary

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to lead heavy concrete and steel design on the Nuclear Island of EPR nuclear plants. You will oversee an international team, ensure safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance, and deliver robust technical documentation.

This role focuses on design excellence, seismic and load assessments, BIM coordination, and on-site support during construction, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality in high‑risk environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent military experience).
• Proven experience in RC and steel design for large-scale infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Eurocodes and nuclear safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead an international team on Nuclear Island structures for EPR nuclear power plants.
• Design and analyse RC and steel structures for safety-critical facilities.
• Ensure compliance with Eurocodes, ETC-C, and nuclear safety standards.
• Provide on-site support and mentor junior engineers.
• Deliver drawings and technical documentation.

Skills

RC/steel design

Eurocodes

STAAD Pro

Seismic design

BIM tools (TEKLA/Navisworks)

Site experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

TEKLA

Navisworks

Job description

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to lead heavy concrete and steel design on the Nuclear Island of EPR nuclear plants. You will oversee an international team, ensure safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance, and deliver robust technical documentation.

This role focuses on design excellence, seismic and load assessments, BIM coordination, and on-site support during construction, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality in high‑risk environments.