Civil Structural Engineer

Overview

Take the lead in global nuclear safety.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

We support flexible and remote working as a central part of our culture, including reduced weeks and additional leave over school holidays. If you’re returning from a career break, we can help you transition back into work.

As a Civil Structural Engineer in our Nuclear & Power Division, you’ll play a central role, creating spaces that matter. We have over 50 years of experience and delivered over 7 million work‑hours, making us the most prominent nuclear new‑build organisation in the UK. In this highly technical role you will work end‑to‑end on a broad range of projects with plenty of opportunities to grow and challenge yourself.

You will work a minimum of three days per week from a Power New Build or client office.

Are you an innovative civil or structural engineer or consultant, capable of agile, lateral thinking and enjoying developing a wide range of technical and management skills to deliver exciting projects? Do you aspire to develop in a niche industry utilizing your technical experience in design, finite element analysis and assessment, as well as your soft skills in client engagement and engineering management?

Are you nearly or recently chartered with a recognised civil or structural engineering institution (IStruct

E, ICE or other) but want to invigorate your career and broaden your portfolio with exciting new projects within a buoyant industry? We would enjoy supporting this transition with our skilled mentors and would like to hear from you.

We are looking for full‑time civil and structural engineers to join our growing team in our Bristol office to lead a wide range of new‑build nuclear projects including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, SMRs and future fusion technologies. You will cultivate strong working relationships and develop your technical skills and management expertise to deliver outstanding results for our clients.

• You have a relevant level of professional experience, which could be derived from civil‑structural design and analysis (steelwork and/or reinforced concrete), research and development, project engineering or design consultancy.
• You can undertake and/or review the design of new building structures.
• You can work collaboratively from our offices and across our client sites to understand clients' needs and deliver on time, cost and quality.

• Are you excited by the prospect of developing your technical capability into something more specialist, or energized by the idea of supporting a team on one of our many world‑renowned projects?
• Do you enjoy exercising a questioning mind and perfecting your inquisitiveness to influence project outcomes?
• Are you capable of taking a complex problem and digesting it to form a concise and proportionate solution?

• Develop your technical proficiency in civil‑structural engineering.
• Contribute to world‑renowned projects and utilise best‑in‑class digital technology.
• Innovate on your projects, inspire your colleagues, and impress our clients.
• Become a leader, nurture our client relationships, and develop our staff.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and expertise. Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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