Civil Structural Engineer - Energy
ALTEN
Full-time
On-site
Bristol England United Kingdom
Company Description
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Engineer to lead structural design efforts on reinforced concrete and steel structures within the Nuclear Island of EPR nuclear power plants. This role is pivotal to ensuring the safety, integrity, and compliance of critical infrastructure in one of the world’s most demanding engineering environments. You’ll lead international teams, work with advanced tools like ANSYS APDL, and play a key part in delivering high-resilience, nuclear-grade structures that meet stringent regulatory standards.
What will you be doing?
Lead an international engineering team on Nuclear Island structures for EPR nuclear power plants.
Design and analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures using ANSYS APDL or similar tools.
Ensure compliance with Eurocode, ETC-C, and nuclear safety standards.
Assess seismic, dynamic, and construction-related loads for structural integrity.
Collaborate with BIM teams, drafters, and engineers to ensure design coordination.
Evaluate and implement design changes, maintaining compliance and performance.
Deliver technical documentation, drawings, and structural specifications.
Provide on-site support during construction, resolving structural issues.
Mentor junior engineers and oversee detailing work.
Liaise with clients, regulators, and construction teams to ensure CDM and safety compliance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Proven experience in RC and steel structure design for large scale infrastructure projects.
Solid understanding of Eurocodes
Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as ANSYS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
Strong capability in seismic design and complex load assessments.
Experience supporting construction sites, resolving structural challenges in real time.
Familiarity with 3D BIM tools like TEKLA and Navisworks is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments.
Committed to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and delivery.
Additional Information
Why join us?
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.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
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 Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)
Are you passionate about engineering? Do you want to make a difference?
You could be one of our 54k+ colleagues in over 30 countries working on inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.
Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!
Job Description
ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Structural Engineer to lead structural design efforts on reinforced concrete and steel structures within the Nuclear Island of EPR nuclear power plants. This role is pivotal to ensuring the safety, integrity, and compliance of critical infrastructure in one of the world’s most demanding engineering environments. You’ll lead international teams, work with advanced tools like ANSYS APDL, and play a key part in delivering high-resilience, nuclear-grade structures that meet stringent regulatory standards.
What will you be doing?
Lead an international engineering team on Nuclear Island structures for EPR nuclear power plants.
Design and analyze reinforced concrete and steel structures using ANSYS APDL or similar tools.
Ensure compliance with Eurocode, ETC-C, and nuclear safety standards.
Assess seismic, dynamic, and construction-related loads for structural integrity.
Collaborate with BIM teams, drafters, and engineers to ensure design coordination.
Evaluate and implement design changes, maintaining compliance and performance.
Deliver technical documentation, drawings, and structural specifications.
Provide on-site support during construction, resolving structural issues.
Mentor junior engineers and oversee detailing work.
Liaise with clients, regulators, and construction teams to ensure CDM and safety compliance.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
Experience, skills and qualifications required:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Proven experience in RC and steel structure design for large scale infrastructure projects.
Solid understanding of Eurocodes
Proficiency in structural analysis tools such as ANSYS, SAP2000, or equivalent.
Strong capability in seismic design and complex load assessments.
Experience supporting construction sites, resolving structural challenges in real time.
Familiarity with 3D BIM tools like TEKLA and Navisworks is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
Proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments.
Committed to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and delivery.
Additional Information
Why join us?
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.
Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!
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 Insurance
Pension Scheme
Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
Flexible way of working (role dependent)