Job Description
Your Purpose:
Are you an innovative finite element specialist with experience in the modelling and assessment of civil or structural engineering structures? Do you excel in developing complex technical solutions for ground-breaking projects?
If you're a dynamic thinker interested in advanced numerical (finite element) analysis of steel and reinforced concrete (RC) structures, seismic, blast, and impact design, or skilled in first principles engineering and problem solving, this role is for you!
The Nuclear and Power civil and structural team seeks candidates with advanced structural analysis skills, including data post-processing for design and assessments. This role offers the chance to utilize and develop your skills within a diverse, experienced team in Bristol and Epsom offices.
If you want to work on projects like Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor, and others in the nuclear field, we invite you to join us.
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What We Need?
The ideal candidate will have:
* A Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
* Ability to lead interactions with technical and non-technical stakeholders and build professional relationships.
* Experience with advanced analysis on RC and steel structures.
* Experience with load cases including seismic, impact, blast, etc.
* Background in nuclear or safety-related industries (other fields considered case-by-case).
* Proficiency with industry standard finite element software (ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, LUSAS).
* Experience with scripting and automation, preferably with Python.
* Technical rigor and a focus on excellence.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Experience interpreting analysis outputs using first principles.
* Knowledge of UK, European, and American nuclear codes and standards, with the ability to go beyond them where appropriate.
* A passion for mentoring and developing engineers.
* Chartership status or working towards it.
Your Contribution:
You will lead civil and structural work packages requiring advanced structural analysis to support design and assessment of RC and steel structures. You will liaise with clients, provide reports, and build relationships for business development. Your work will help develop practical, cost-effective solutions and internal capabilities.
You may also handle project management duties such as monitoring budgets and schedules.
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Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
The UK’s first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050, our nuclear and clean energy teams focus on secure, sustainable energy solutions. We work on projects across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation, and energy efficiency, creating safe and resilient systems.
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Meeting your needs:
We offer a “Total Reward” package tailored to your lifestyle, including flexible holidays, health benefits, and career planning. If you have a disability, inform us beforehand to discuss adjustments.
We are AtkinsRéalis. You can still refer to our benefits via YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).
More about us:
AtkinsRéalis, with over 100 years of expertise, delivers projects with a positive, sustainable impact worldwide.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting processes. Do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.
We promote diversity and inclusion through policies, flexible work, and employee networks. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.
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