Civil Structural Engineer (V&V) – Nuclear
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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!
As a Civil 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: 2-3 Days
- Clearance: BPSS
- Experience Level: 3-10 YOE
Key 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.
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
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.
ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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.