Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

Are you an innovative senior civil or structural engineer or consultant who is capable of agile, lateral thinking and enjoys applying and developing technical leadership and engineering management skills to deliver exciting projects? Do you aspire to thrive in a niche industry utilizing your experience in delivery ownership of structural design and assessment, finite element analysis, technical report writing and reviewing, as well as your soft skills in client engagement and engineering management?

The UK is at a critical and historical juncture to develop robust objectives in nuclear energy and defense security.  You will be as an AtkinsRéalis engineer at the core of these significant challenges innovating and developing advanced solutions to bridge the energy shortfall and support the expansion of defense capabilities.

As one of our key involvements within the nuclear energy sector, AtkinsRéalis' contribution to UK government funded Great British Nuclear (GBN) competition is setting a global benchmark in nuclear technology, paving the way for a thriving career for our engineers involved in Rolls-Royce UK's SMR and GE Hitachi's BWRX-300 projects.

On defense projects, one major example of our many key contributions is our PROPEL joint venture with Mott MacDonald to double the size of the Raynes way site for the design the new nuclear manufacturing facilities. AtkinsRéalis will also be supporting the incoming fissile construction partner to deliver them.

We are looking for fulltime senior civil and structural engineers to join our newly established and growing team in Manchester and Sheffield offices.

Your experience in any of the following would be beneficial to the role but not all are required to apply:

• You have a relevant level of professional experience which could be derived from civil-structural design and analysis (steelwork and reinforced concrete), research and development, project engineering or design consultancy.
• You can excel in first-of-a-kind nuclear power plant projects nuclear power plant projects, such as Small Modular Reactor generic design, where the AtkinsRéalis team has been introducing groundbreaking innovations to enhance design scalability and adaptability on local and European sites such as Sweden and Czech Republic.
• You can contribute to complex defence projects by applying a transformative engineering approach that integrates sustainable design practices, advanced digital technologies, and a solid understanding of business consultancy inputs.
• You can coordinate across multidisciplinary projects.
• You can lead, undertake, and review design of new building structures, and take responsibility for project ownership.
• You have worked in highly regulated environments such as nuclear, power or rail.
• You can work collaboratively from our offices and across our client sites to understand clients’ needs and deliver to time, cost and quality.
• You can write bids and tenders to win work.
• You can manage, lead and mentor staff.

What can you bring?

• Passion for harnessing the digital technology on engineering projects by using or reviewing the use of robust FEA software such as LS-DYNA and ABAQUS for solving complex civil and structural engineering design challenges.
• Strong commitment to the advancement of nuclear technologies and willingness to advance the technology developments on our clients’ European sites.
• A questioning and curious mind in getting behind the obvious and seeking the deeper insights that drive innovative solutions and improvements.
• Capability for taking a complex problem and digesting it to form a concise and proportionate solution.
• Leadership skills to influence and nurture our client relationships, inspire your colleagues and develop our staff.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our Energy Teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency.

We value your diversity and believe that everyone deserves to thrive – no exceptions. You'll be part of a culture committed to finding new talent from underrepresented groups. We're Disability Confident, an Inclusive Employer, and support STEM Returners. We also want to see more women in senior roles at AtkinsRéalis. In the energy sector, we've signed up to the AXIS Pledge, promising to make equal pay, equal leadership, and equal opportunities a reality.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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