Senior Civil / Structural Engineer (Substations)


Location
Birmingham
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
You will join AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, working within the Powergrids team focused on electricity transmission and distribution, gas storage, battery storage, green hydrogen, power and industrial assets. As a Senior Civil / Structural Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering transformative projects that support net zero energy goals and future energy security.
This role offers a stimulating variety of work, ranging from feasibility studies including optioneering and front-end engineering design, through to detailed design, site surveys, condition assessments and design verification.
You will work on a wide variety of tasks and projects, either individually or as part of larger multi-disciplinary teams. Your responsibilities will include mentoring and training junior colleagues, managing technical aspects of civil and structural engineering projects across various design phases, pricing works, preparing technical proposals, and conducting condition and structural assessments of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.
You will also coordinate design activities across multidisciplinary teams, prepare specifications and scoping documents, and lead design capability within the GTC, India team.
AtkinsRéalis values collaboration, diversity of thought, and expertise, providing a supportive environment where every voice is valued equally. You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues, delivering impactful solutions and supporting career progression within the organisation.
The role may require security clearance, which will be discussed during the interview process if applicable.
Experience
- Proven experience in civil and structural engineering projects, ideally within the electricity supply industry.
- Experience with steel and reinforced concrete design using UK and international codes and standards.
- Experience in supervising, developing, and mentoring junior engineers.
- Experience managing technical aspects of projects from optioneering through to detailed design.
- Experience in condition and structural assessment of existing structures is desirable.
- Experience working on HV substations is advantageous but not mandatory.
About you
- Motivated with a positive attitude and excellent communication and supervision skills.
- Enjoys working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and building strong client relationships.
- Committed to mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.
- Versatile and able to manage a wide variety of tasks and projects.
- Values diversity and inclusion and thrives in a culture where everyone feels they belong.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (MEng/MSc) qualified Civil or Structural Engineer.
- Chartered Engineer status and membership of ICE or IStructE is desirable.
- Strong technical background with relevant design experience.
- Security clearance may be required for this role.
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