Senior Structural Engineer

Risley, Warrington
1 week ago
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Lead Innovation in Nuclear Structural Engineering: Shape the Future with Precision and Expertise!"

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“Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of the Nuclear Industry?”

As our Nuclear Team continues to grow, 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.

You will become an integral part of a diverse and exciting team, contributing significantly to project management and delivery. Working closely with AECOM's talented engineering team, you will provide expert leadership and technical oversight in nuclear structural engineering. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and reliability of nuclear facilities and infrastructure. We value individuals who thrive in roles demanding sound design judgment and where engineering excellence is pivotal.

Here’s what you’ll do:

  • Delivering Nuclear design work on projects for a range of public and private sector clients within the UK

  • Preparing detailed technical structural engineering designs.

  • Working with integrated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high profile projects.

  • Responsible for the management of project delivery.

  • Assisting and mentoring team members to promote their technical and professional development.

    Come grow with us.

    Become part of our dynamic nuclear team, which boasts a team of leading and innovating industry experts. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

    And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

    Why Join Us:

  • 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 to 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.

    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 (or working towards) with membership in MICE or MIStructE.

    The successful Engineer candidate should ideally possess the following:

  • Expertise demonstrable in one or more specific specialist areas relevant to Structural Engineering.

  • Ability to be able to prepare design work in a wide variety of construction materials, with minimal supervision.

  • Knowledge of design guides, laws, regulations, processes and procedures appropriate to Structural Engineering.

  • Competent in the specification of work and also the interpretation and application of results.

  • Engineering experience demonstrating a record of successful delivery, including positions influencing professional engineers and guiding technical personnel in the definition, implementation and delivery of engineering work packages.

  • Knowledge of relevant design tools, techniques and related methods e.g. IT systems, IT Software.

  • Understanding of design principles and ability to apply them.

  • Have a working knowledge of European and American Standards.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

    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.

    Security Clearance

    Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

    Application Support

    We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

    If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you

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