Overview

Lead Innovation in Nuclear Structural Engineering: Shape the Future with Precision and Expertise! At AECOM, we're delivering a better world through infrastructure, helping communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. Join a global team of professionals delivering projects that create a positive, tangible impact around the world.

Job Description: Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry? Our Nuclear Team in Warrington is growing, and we are looking for dynamic Structural Engineers with a strong track record in regulated and quality-assured systems. This presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a leading industry player, offering a compelling and expanding portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, regulatory standards, and project timelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Conduct detailed structural analysis and design, including seismic and stress analysis, to ensure robust engineering solutions.
• Review and approve engineering designs, drawings, and calculations to uphold accuracy and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to integrate structural engineering solutions within overall project requirements.
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, codes, and standards pertinent to nuclear structural engineering.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices, methodologies, and processes within the organisation.

What We Offer and Why Join

• Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful nuclear projects.
• Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.
• Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with membership in MICE or MIStructE.

The successful Principal Structural Engineer candidate should ideally possess the following:

• Demonstrable expertise in one or more specialised areas relevant to the engineering discipline, with a proven track record of applying specialist knowledge effectively.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance informed by extensive project experience across a portfolio, directing and influencing projects and programs.
• Leadership capabilities in a key engineering function, responsible for managing resources and expertise.
• Experience working in the Nuclear Sector, encompassing both new build and decommissioning projects, in roles requiring professional engineering expertise and judgment.
• Engineering experience demonstrating successful project delivery, with roles influencing professional engineers in defining, implementing, and delivering engineering work packages.
• Preferably, proficiency in seismic and numerical modelling, including finite element analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide technicians, graduates, and near Chartered members of the design team.
• Solid understanding of design principles and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Working knowledge of European and American Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possession of a full UK driving license or an equivalent that permits driving in the UK.
• Ability to meet the security clearance requirements in the UK.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environment.

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements for work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.
• Application Support: We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.com.
• Even if you meet only some requirements or have transferable skills, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to Apply and Contact

You can learn more about us here: Candidate Brochure & Energy Brochure. You can connect with our recruiter on LinkedIn or email rhys.platten@aecom.com. If you would like to register your interest, we will keep you updated on our latest opportunities.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We solve complex challenges across transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities. A Fortune 500 firm with a strong growth trajectory and a focus on creating sustainable legacies.