Civil​/Structural APDL Specialist

Job Description

Are you a Structural Engineer with APDL scripting and coding expertise
? We’re seeking a highly skilled professional to deliver advanced structural designs and automated solutions for major energy, transmission, and civil infrastructure projects.

You will use APDL scripting and coding to develop parametric models, automate structural analysis, and produce efficient, code‑compliant designs for substations, foundations, cable supports, and other energy‑critical structures. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of safe, robust, and sustainable infrastructure.

Location:

Bristol

• Develop and maintain APDL scripts and macros to streamline structural analysis and design processes
• Perform structural modelling and analysis of steel, concrete, and composite structures using APDL / ANSYS
• Produce detailed calculations, reports, and drawings for substations, foundations, equipment supports, and civil works
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams to support grid‑connection, transmission, and utility projects
• Ensure designs comply with British and international standards
• Implement automation to improve productivity and accuracy in structural workflows

• Passionate about engineering
• Result‑oriented
• Proactive

• Strong APDL scripting and coding experience (mandatory)
• Degree-qualified Structural/Civil Engineer (BEng/MEng)
• Proven experience in energy, transmission, utilities, or major civil infrastructure projects
• Excellent knowledge of structural analysis, finite‑element modelling, and parametric design
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Experience applying automation to improve design efficiency is highly desirable

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently. Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies. We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We’re here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website  If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected.

Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)