Structural Engineer - Nuclear

ALTEN

ManchesterOn-sitefull timeEnergy & EnvironmentPosted 1w agoEarly applicant likely

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As a Structural Engineer, you will join Manchester 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 - On Site: Hybrid - Clearance: BPSS - Experience Level: 3-10 YOE Key Responsibilities: - Design and analyse reinforced concrete structures for nuclear facilities and associated infrastructure. - Perform structural calculations and modelling to ensure compliance with relevant design codes and safety requirements. - Design and analyse reinforced concrete for EPR nuclear power plants in accordance with applicable codes and standards (Eurocodes, ETC-C, etc.). - Support design changes and modifications by assessing structural impacts and recommending appropriate engineering solutions. - Ensure structural integrity and resilience under a wide range of loading conditions, including seismic, dynamic, environmental loads and temporary construction sequences. - Assess and manage design changes, evaluating structural impacts and proposing appropriate design modifications. - Provide technical support during construction, including site assessments and resolution of structural issues. - Work with construction contractors, site teams, clients, principal designers and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with nuclear safety and CDM regulations. Required Skills: - Strong experience in structural design of reinforced concrete. - Proven experience within nuclear, energy or other highly regulated industries. - Solid understanding of Eurocodes and nuclear-related design standards. 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 working on EPR nuclear power plant projects. - Familiarity with BIM environments and multi-disciplinary coordination. - Previous leadership or team management experience in complex engineering projects.

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ALTEN provides engineering design and development services for aerospace and defence programmes, hiring specialists in mechanical design, systems integration, and firmware engineering for complex projects like gas turbine engines and high-reliability embedded systems.

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