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Civil/Structural Engineer

Are you an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer interested in supporting the of multiple facilities within the Conventional and Nuclear Projects' portfolio?

Civil/Structural Engineer

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire

Package: £42,650 - £67,400 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work!

  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

  • Life Assurance

  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending

  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family

  • A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

  • Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

An opportunity is available for an experienced civil or structural engineer to support capital engineering projects.

Successful Candidates will be responsible for:

  • Providing structural/civil engineering advice to project teams

  • Support the development of corporate guides and standards related to civil/structural engineering.

  • Providing independent design review of engineering substantiation

  • Liaising with other engineering disciplines to ensure overall design compliance

  • Attending and engaging in design review meetings

  • Undertaking competency assessments of design engineers

  • Undertaking structural inspections following storm events

  • Maintaining a comprehensive understanding of relevant legislative documentation/standards associated with civil/structural engineering

  • Mentoring civil/structural engineers and supporting their professional development

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

  • An understanding of the design process for building services, facilities, process plant and equipment

  • Previous design management experience of multiple or discrete engineering packages of works that provide a design solution to a set of requirements in either the Conventional or Nuclear industries

  • Good oral, written and presentational skills with a particular aptitude for report, documentation and letter writing

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective communication to all levels to both internal and external personnel

Ideally, we would expect candidates to have a Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline or equivalent qualifications and experience.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

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Civil/Structural Engineer

AWE
Reading, UK
Full-Time
no work experience required
Bachelor

Published on 17/12/2025

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