Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Structural Engineer • Abingdon

Company: UK Atomic Energy Authority

Abingdon

Job DescriptionThe salary for this role is £56,596 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we support requests for flexible working. This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with a degree in a relevant discipline, capable of taking on high-value work with autonomy and independence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can review, supervise, and mentor junior engineers, while serving as a technical authority in structural engineering.This role you will support UKAEA projects and programmes by defining and delivering Structural Integrity Management frameworks from initial design through to implementation and operation. In today’s complex operational environment, these frameworks are essential for the safe and cost-effective delivery of operations involving heavy plant and demanding maintenance regimes. You will act as the lead engineer and technical reference for all matters related to structural integrity.If you are a senior engineer who thrives on responsibility, enjoys guiding others, and has the expertise to shape the structural integrity of high-profile projects, we would love to hear from you.Below is an overview of the main accountabilities for the role. Full details are available in the Job Description:Site Inspections & Stakeholder Engagement: Do site inspections, review layouts, and engage with clients, suppliers, and staff to define requirements, manage expectations, and ensure feasibility of structural solutions.Structural Design & Analysis: Develop and manage design concepts for standard and complex structures, undertake calculations, and use computational tools for structural analysis in line with codes and best practice.Design Management & Implementation: Lead technical management of design activities across projects, ensure implementation aligns with designs, standards, and contractual requirements, and compile comprehensive handover documentation.Technical Expertise & Supervision: Act as a recognized structural engineering expert, supervise staff, manage checking processes, and mentor colleagues through training and knowledge transfer.Processes, Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Ensure accurate documentation of designs and assessments, implement technical improvements, and maintain compliance with management systems, policies, and procedures.