Job Description

Company Description

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ALTEN UK is seeking an experienced

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

, 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)