Structural Engineer

Let's make great design possible.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head‑on. It’s a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture, so talk to us about what’s ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. If you’re returning from a career break, ask how we can help you transition back into work with us.

As a Bridge Engineer in our Bridges and Civils team within the Transportation business, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transport. We work on a diverse range of significant and challenging projects across the UK and Ireland, including Lower Thames Crossing, highways works for Sizewell C and Heathrow, and key schemes across the M25 for Connect Plus Services.

The team also supports non‑transportation civil engineering and structural projects throughout the UK and internationally, such as Hinkley Point C, Transporter Bridge, and Moonshot, and delivers a wide range of local authority projects for councils across the South.

• Take pride in developing high‑quality civil and structural designs for new constructions, renewals, maintenance, and assessments.
• Collaborate with national and international design teams, utilizing your experience to create positive, sustainable impacts on society and the environment.
• Use analytical skills to derive potential solutions to engineering problems and use engineering judgement to appraise different options and recommend the most suitable option.
• Undertake technical work independently, including the production of high‑quality design documentation such as sketches, drawings, 3D BIM deliverables, analysis models, calculations, reports and specifications.
• Provide guidance and support for more junior members of staff.
• Support on bids, tenders and winning work.
• Employ sound interpersonal skills and the ability to converse with a wide range of colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Near Chartered/Chartered status and membership of the ICE or IStruct
  
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• Experience working on projects with key clients such as Transport Scotland, National Highways, Network Rail, local authorities, major contractors and developers.
• Good understanding of relevant design standards (e.g. Eurocodes, DMRB, MCHW and Network Rail standards).
• Practical knowledge and experience of bridge design, maintenance and assessment.
• Experience of structural analysis software packages such as LUSAS, MIDAS and Autodesk Structural Bridge Design.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to converse with a wide range of clients, stakeholders and colleagues across a number of engineering disciplines.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Grow your skills with training and professional development opportunities, and combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, along with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.