Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear

AECOM; Preston, Moor Row; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Structural Engineers to join their growing Nuclear Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects that ensure the safety and reliability of nuclear facilities. You will work with a talented engineering team, providing expert leadership and technical oversight while mentoring junior staff. The position promises a diverse and exciting work environment, where your skills will directly impact the delivery of innovative infrastructure solutions. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Chartered Engineer status preferred or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nuclear design work for public and private sector clients.
• Prepare detailed technical structural engineering designs.
• Manage project delivery and mentor team members.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Technical Oversight

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Design Guides

Ability to Work Autonomously

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Tools

Design Software

IT Systems

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

As our Nuclear Team continues to grow, we are looking for dynamic Structural Engineers with a strong track record in regulated and quality-assured systems. This presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a leading industry player, offering a compelling and expanding portfolio of projects.

You will become an integral part of a diverse and exciting team, contributing significantly to project management and delivery. Working closely with AECOM's talented engineering team, you will provide expert leadership and technical oversight in nuclear structural engineering. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and reliability of nuclear facilities and infrastructure.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Delivering Nuclear design work on projects for a range of public and private sector clients within the UK.
• Preparing detailed technical structural engineering designs.
• Working with integrated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high profile projects.
• Responsible for the management of project delivery.
• Assisting and mentoring team members to promote their technical and professional development.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards) with membership in MICE or MIStructE.

The successful Engineer candidate should ideally possess the following:

• Expertise demonstrable in one or more specific specialist areas relevant to Structural Engineering.
• Ability to prepare design work in a wide variety of construction materials, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of design guides, laws, regulations, processes and procedures appropriate to Structural Engineering.
• Competent in the specification of work and the interpretation and application of results.
• Engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery, including positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages.
• Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, IT Software.
• Understanding of design principles and ability to apply them.
• Working knowledge of European and American Standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

Security Clearance

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!