Job Description

Company Description

ALTEN

is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.


Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow's world--today.


Join us and start building tomorrow's world today!

ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced

Senior Civil Structural Design 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.


This is not commercial building design -- it is

heavy, complex, reinforced concrete engineering

for long-life, safety-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead

an international engineering team on

Nuclear Island

structures for

EPR nuclear power plants

.

Design and analyze

reinforced concrete and steel structures 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

Required Skills:

Proven experience in

RC and steel structure design

for

large scale infrastructure projects.

Solid understanding of

Eurocodes

Proficiency in

structural analysis tools

like STAAD Pro 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.

Required Qualifications:

A

Bachelor's

or

Master's degree

in

Engineering

, or

equivalent

military experience

.

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 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)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & 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.

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 Gov.UK. 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.