Senior Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer

Amentum; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Senior Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer for the Energy sector in Lincoln. This role involves managing civil engineering analysis and design within the UK nuclear fleet transformation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing opportunities for career growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Reimbursement for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering design/construction, preferably with American codes.
• Knowledge of UK Nuclear Regulatory processes is desirable.
• Expertise in concrete and steel design.

Responsibilities

• Owning technical challenges, developing strategies, and engaging stakeholders.
• Delivering analysis and design solutions.
• Collaborating with international SMR developers for UK nuclear regulation approval.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Seismic Analysis

Design Solutions

Education

MEng, MSc, BEng, or BSc in Civil Engineering

Chartered with ICE or IStructE

Tools

SASSI

SHAKE

LS-DYNA

BIM Tools

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Amentum

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay, free membership of employee assistance and parental programs, plus reimbursement for relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which includes matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key focus areas. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Amentum is recruiting a Senior Seismic Civil & Structural Engineer to join our Energy sector, supporting UK nuclear fleet transformation and new small modular reactor developers. Our work covers Licensing, New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Decommissioning, with high demand across the nuclear sector.

We seek a driven individual who values collaboration and diversity, sharing our vision for a secure and sustainable future by innovating and embracing challenges.

Our goal is to support new nuclear technologies and ensure the safe operation of existing power stations, contributing to the UK’s Net Zero targets.

Your Role

You will manage and deliver civil engineering analysis and design solutions, working with Operations and Engineering Managers to maximize project value. Your strong people skills will be crucial for building relationships with stakeholders across locations, supporting activities that serve the client best, and delivering innovative solutions.

This role offers opportunities for skill and career growth and can be based at one of our Energy offices (Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester, Bristol, or Knutsford). Flexible working arrangements are welcomed.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Owning technical challenges, developing strategies, and engaging stakeholders
2. Delivering analysis and design solutions
3. Producing and reviewing design deliverables
4. Collaborating with international SMR developers for UK nuclear regulation approval
5. Reviewing and justifying design decisions to the ONR
6. Fulfilling CDM responsibilities

Qualifications

• MEng, MSc, BEng, or BSc in Civil Engineering or relevant field
• Chartered with ICE or IStructE, or working towards Chartership
• Experience in civil engineering design/construction, preferably with American codes
• Expertise in SASSI, SHAKE, LS-DYNA, concrete and steel design (AISC, ACI), seismic analysis (ASCE standards), and BIM tools
• Experience with heavy infrastructure projects, nuclear or regulated industries
• Knowledge of UK Nuclear Regulatory processes is desirable

Our Culture

We prioritize safety, integrity, inclusion, and diversity. We support our people’s well-being and foster a culture of caring, belonging, and inclusion. We partner with VERCIDA to attract diverse talent and are a Disability Confident employer, welcoming flexible working applications and those who may not meet all listed requirements.