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Senior Civil Structural Engineer

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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 the opportunity to take ownership of structural design and assessment, work with advanced analytical methods such as finite element analysis, and engage meaningfully with clients and teams, this could be the role for you. Whether you are already chartered (IStructE, ICE, or equivalent) or bring equivalent experience and capability, this is an opportunity to build on your strengths and expand your portfolio within a thriving and forward-looking industry.

We are growing our team in Sheffield and are looking for Senior Civil and Structural Engineers to support a range of new nuclear build projects, including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMRs, 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 capabilities.

Your role

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Apply your experience across civil and structural design and analysis, including steel and reinforced concrete structures.
  • Contribute to a variety of project environments, whether from design consultancy, project engineering, or research and development backgrounds.
  • Lead, undertake, and review the design of new structures, taking ownership and accountability for project delivery.
  • Coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and high-quality solutions.
  • Work within highly regulated environments (such as nuclear, power, or rail), applying your understanding to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.
  • Engage closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver solutions aligned to time, cost, and quality expectations.
  • Contribute to business growth by supporting the development of bids and tenders.
  • Support, guide, and mentor colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
  • Work flexibly across office and client environments (minimum 3 days per week), gaining exposure to impactful programmes.
Nuclear Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-157493

Salary range

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About you

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

  • You enjoy applying your civil-structural expertise to complex challenges and are motivated to deepen your specialism within a niche and evolving industry.
  • You bring a thoughtful and curious mindset, often exploring problems from different angles to identify innovative and effective solutions.
  • You feel confident taking ownership of your work, including leading design activities or contributing to project delivery and outcomes.
  • You value collaboration and enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams, building strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • You are comfortable working in structured, regulated environments and bring a focus on quality, safety, and attention to detail.
  • You communicate clearly and effectively, whether through technical reporting, reviews, or stakeholder engagement.
  • You are motivated to contribute to business development activities, including supporting bids and identifying opportunities for future work.
  • You find fulfilment in mentoring and supporting others, helping to develop capability within the team.
  • You enjoy balancing technical depth with broader project and client considerations, ensuring practical and proportionate solutions.
  • You are inspired by the opportunity to contribute to major nuclear programmes and play a role in shaping a more sustainable future.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

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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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