Structural Engineer - Reactor Island

Capgemini Engineering; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Digital learning platforms

Inclusion networks

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to deliver structural analysis and design across reinforced concrete, steel and civil infrastructure within a national programme. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to influence design decisions and ensure technical excellence on projects of strategic importance.

The role requires a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, experience in design of concrete and steel structures, knowledge of UK codes, and a proactive

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in analysis and design of reinforced concrete, steel and civil structures.
• Knowledge of UK and international design codes and standards.
• Experience in regulated industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver structural engineering analysis, design and assessment for reinforced concrete, steel and civil infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review structural calculations, models, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Specify and design concrete mixes for reinforced concrete structures.
• Support design substantiation and technical documentation to meet project, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Assess structural behaviour under complex loading including construction and environmental cases.
• Participate in design reviews and engineering assurance activities.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards and CDM 2015 obligations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Chartered engineer status

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

Join a high‑profile national infrastructure programme where you'll deliver complex structural engineering solutions across reinforced concrete, steel, and civil infrastructure projects. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, ensure technical excellence, and contribute to projects of significant strategic importance.

Your role

• Coordinate and deliver structural engineering analysis, design, and assessment for reinforced concrete, steel, and civil infrastructure projects within the GBE-N programme.
• Produce and review structural calculations, models, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Specify and design concrete mixes for reinforced concrete structures.
• Support the development of design substantiation and technical documentation to meet project, regulatory, and governance requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, process, construction, and safety teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
• Undertake assessments for normal, construction, environmental, and extreme loading conditions, including seismic loading where required.
• Participate in design reviews, technical assurance activities, and resolution of engineering queries.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and CDM 2015 obligations.

Your profile

• Degree‑qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering and working towards Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the analysis and design of reinforced concrete, steel, and civil engineering structures.
• Knowledge of relevant UK and international design codes and standards.
• Experience supporting engineering delivery within infrastructure, energy, nuclear, or other regulated industries is desirable.
• Understanding of structural behaviour under complex loading conditions, including construction, environmental, and accidental load cases.
• Familiarity with design substantiation, technical reporting, and engineering assurance processes.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage technical interfaces.
• Experience with structural analysis software and engineering digital tools.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Knowledge or experience using American codes and standards is desirable but not obligatory. Experience working within the Nuclear Industry and particularly on nuclear new build projects is advantageous. We also welcome applications from individuals considering a sector move, particularly those with transferable experience from other regulated or safety‑critical industries.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Hybrid working
• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or Women@Capgemini

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
• Please opt in during the application process.

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; This role requires SC clearance
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusivefuture is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality …? in? ??? ? … ...

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.