Structural Engineer - Nuclear

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer you will join the Manchester team to support our activities within the Nuclear sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most complex reinforced concrete and steel structures in the nuclear industry, collaborating within a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑cultural environment to deliver safe, resilient, and high‑quality engineering solutions for our clients.

• Location: Manchester
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: BPSS
• Experience Level: 3-10 YOE

• Design and analyse reinforced concrete structures for nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Perform structural calculations and modelling to ensure compliance with relevant design codes and safety requirements.
• Design and analyse reinforced concrete for EPR nuclear power plants in accordance with applicable codes and standards (Eurocodes, ETC‑C, etc.).
• Support design changes and modifications by assessing structural impacts and recommending appropriate engineering solutions.
• Ensure structural integrity and resilience under a wide range of loading conditions, including seismic, dynamic, environmental loads and temporary construction sequences.
• Assess and manage design changes, evaluating structural impacts and proposing appropriate design modifications.
• Provide technical support during construction, including site assessments and resolution of structural issues.
• Work with construction contractors, site teams, clients, principal designers and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with nuclear safety and CDM regulations.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in structural design of reinforced concrete.
• Proven experience within nuclear, energy or other highly regulated industries.
• Solid understanding of Eurocodes and nuclear‑related design standards.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Eligibility to obtain UK security clearance (BPSS as a minimum).

Desirable

Skills:

• Experience working on EPR nuclear power plant projects.
• Familiarity with BIM environments and multi‑disciplinary coordination.
• Previous leadership or team management experience in complex engineering projects.

In short you get:

• 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 & Travel Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may 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.