Structural Engineer - Energy

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse reinforced concrete and steel structures for nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure.
• Perform structural calculations and modelling to ensure compliance with relevant design codes and safety requirements.
• Evaluate structural performance under a range of loading conditions including seismic, dynamic, environmental loads, and construction phases.
• Contribute to verification and validation activities by reviewing analysis , inspection, and testing evidence to confirm compliance with structural and system requirements .
• Develop and review technical documentation , engineering reports, and design deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, systems, and safety engineers.
• Support design changes and modifications by assessing structural impacts and recommending appropriate engineering solutions.
• Provide technical support during project delivery phases, including coordination with clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Required Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in structural engineering.
• Experience with structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards such as Eurocodes, British Standards, ASME, ACI, ASCE, or ANSI .
• Experience contributing to verification and validation activities within engineering projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for producing engineering documentation and reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
• 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 within the nuclear industry , or other highly regulated sectors such as power generation, oil & gas, or major infrastructure.
• Knowledge of nuclear regulatory frameworks or safety standards such as ONR safety principles .
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or safety-critical engineering projects.
• Why join us?
• We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
• At ALTEN, you'll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
• Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
• In short you get:
• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

Benefits

Additional Information

As a Structural Engineer , you will join Manchester / Warrington / Derby 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/ Warrington/ Derby (Can be anyone site) On Site: 2 Days Clearance: BPSS Experience Level: 3-10 YOE

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